Before you operate an aerial lift you need to be qualified.  Qualification can accomplished through classroom and hands-on training with the type of aerial lift that will be used.  Do not operate or work from an aerial lift unless you are qualified.  This tool-box-talk will highlight some basic requirements. Aerial lifts include the following types
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Every so often a tool-box-talk is written with your family’s safety in mind.  Here is one of those talks from “ChildrenSafetyZone.com”. Note that a lot of the suggestions also apply to the workplace and jobsite. Trick-or-Treaters • Carry a flashlight • Walk, don’t run. • Stay on sidewalks. • If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side
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Children get caught up in the excitement of “back-to-school” season and forget to look out for cars.  Many youngsters have trouble making accurate judgments about traffic, speed, and distance, so drivers have to be particularly aware. Twenty percent of all children 14 years of age or younger who die in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians,
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Summertime brings bring special hazards for those working outdoors. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to fatalities. The two most serious forms of heat-related illnesses are heat exhaustion (primarily from dehydration) and heat stroke, which could be fatal. Signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke need immediate attention. Recognizing those warning
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The simple task of backing a vehicle is a common occurrence. Yet few folks realize how dangerous backing can be. Most companies report that 30 to 60% of their total motor vehicle accidents are backing accidents. And the average driver spends a lot less than 1% of their driving time backing the vehicle. That means
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Over the years workers in the construction industry have been seriously injured or killed while working with or near rigging operations. Employees whose work activities include rigging must be trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions. Below are some basic Rigging and Material Handling guidelines. Rigging equipment includes chains, wire rope, synthetic web
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A personal fall arrest system is one option of protection that OSHA requires for workers on construction sites who are exposed to vertical drops of 6 feet or more. In Using Fall Arrest Systems Safely: Ensure that personal fall arrest systems will, when stopping a fall: Limit maximum arresting force to 1,800 pounds. Be rigged
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This is a brief overview of the OSHA regulation that is known as “Hazard Communication”; or HazCom for short. This is also known as, “The Right-to-Know” standard; since you have a right to know about the hazards of the chemicals that you may be exposed to. OSHA decided that since there are over 650,000 chemicals
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When using any chemical it is important to know if the chemical is actually hazardous. So, what qualities make a chemical hazardous according to OSHA? Flammable, combustible, and / or explosive. Corrosive (acids or caustics). Irritating or damaging to the eyes and / or body. Poses a hazard through inhalation, ingestion, or body contact. Any
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The requirement for container and packaging labeling is a frequent subject for ToolBox Talks.  OSHA issues many citations to companies for not complying with this simple regulation.  So, this is a quick reminder. The absolute, bottom line minimum requirement, is that ALL containers and packaging must have a label on it to identify its contents
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