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Toolbox Talk: Personal Protective Equipment – Eye Protection [Reference 1910.133 / 1926.102] Think of some excuse you have used (or heard others use) for not wearing your eye protection: they are not comfortable; they are dirty; they are fogged up; you were ...

OSHA Training Toolbox Talk: Portable Tool and Equipment Safety – Mounting Abrasive Wheels [Reference 1910.243 / 1926.303] Portable hand-held grinders are relatively small tools, but they can pack a lot of punch - especially if the abrasive wheel shatters when...

SCS Toolbox Talk: The Role of the Competent Person on an Excavation Site-[Reference 1926 Subpart P]  Every action you take on an excavation site could have negative impacts on the safety of yourself or others. Digging in an area without first locating undergr...

ToolBox Talk -07-21-2025 – Warning/Safety Lines on Structures  Fall protection warning lines are critical safety measures used in construction to prevent falls. According to OSHA regulations, warning lines must be erected around all sides of the roof work are...

Several conditions, collectively known as heat illnesses, are caused by or related to an excessive core body temperature, which occurs when the body is unable to cool itself effectively. These ailments range from mild to life-threatening, and it’s essential to...

TBT 8/4/2025TBT 4 Aug 2025 – Mold and You There is always some mold around. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brough...

8-Toolbox Talk: Basic Electrical Safety – Important Things to Know About GFCI’s [Reference 1910 Subpart S/1926 Subpart K] This TBT contains information about an important safety device that helps prevent electrocution when we are using electrical tools or equ...

8/18/2025 Toolbox Talk: Portable Ladders – Performing Pre-use Inspections [Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] OSHA safety standards require that we inspect our portable ladders before we first use them on any work shift. This is so we can identify vis...

Toolbox Talk – 8-25-2025 – Aerial Work Platforms Manlifts and scissor lifts are two pieces of equipment that many workers can't imagine working without. This equipment, if used correctly, provides quick and safe access to work areas that at one time could onl...

TBT 8/4/2025TBT 4 Aug 2025 – Mold and You There is always some mold around. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold can get in through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can be brough...

8-Toolbox Talk: Basic Electrical Safety – Important Things to Know About GFCI’s [Reference 1910 Subpart S/1926 Subpart K] This TBT contains information about an important safety device that helps prevent electrocution when we are using electrical tools or equ...

8/18/2025 Toolbox Talk: Portable Ladders – Performing Pre-use Inspections [Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] OSHA safety standards require that we inspect our portable ladders before we first use them on any work shift. This is so we can identify vis...

Toolbox Talk – 8-25-2025 – Aerial Work Platforms Manlifts and scissor lifts are two pieces of equipment that many workers can't imagine working without. This equipment, if used correctly, provides quick and safe access to work areas that at one time could onl...

9/2/2025 Toolbox Talk: Basic Scaffold Safety – Tips for Ensuring Safety on Work Platforms [Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart L] The following TBT will focus on general safety rules so we can avoid accidents and injuries while performing work on scaffold...

9/05/2025 – TBT - Suicide Prevention Week (7-13 Sep 2025) Almost 800,000 people die every year due to suicide, which means one death every 40 seconds, according to the World Health Organization. One of the most helpful and effective ways we can observe Suic...

09-15-2025 TBT – Pinch Points What is a pinch point? A pinch point occurs when two objects come together, posing the risk of injury to a hand or finger or even a person that gets caught between them. Pinch points injuries are most commonly hand injuries, but...

09-22-2025 -Toolbox Talk: Preventing Fires Caused by Electrical Cords [Reference 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) / 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)] Electricity is something we all take for granted. It does its job, day after day, without us seeing it or even giving it a second though...