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Important Things to Know About GFCIs [Reference 1910 Subpart S / 1926 Subpart K] During annual and onboarding trainings it is discussed how tools and equipment which are grounded or double insulated help prevent electrocutions as we perform our work. Today w...

    Working around mobile cranes presents a multitude of potential hazards to your personal safety. Here is an overview of some common hazards associated with working around mobile cranes, and steps you can take to minimize those hazards to protect yourself ...

You’ve got your full body harness on and properly adjusted, and you’ve attached the proper end of your lanyard to the back D-ring on your harness. The next step is to attach the other end of your lanyard to an anchor point. But selecting the wrong anchor point...

ANSI-approved hard hats are designed to protect you from the impact of falling objects, and with some types, from accidental contact with electrical current. However, the way we take care for our hard hats can have a big impact (no pun intended) on how well it...

  Open holes in walking and working surfaces present a variety of potential hazards to employees. If a hole is large enough, and unguarded, a person could fall through the hole to the surface below. And even if the hole is too small for a person to fall all...

  The steps to using a portable fire extinguisher seem simple to remember; at least until you are faced with a real fire! Many people in this situation have reported that their mind “goes blank”, and as a result they were unable to get their portable exting...

Every action you take on an excavation site could have negative ramifications on the safety of yourself or others. Digging in an area without first locating underground utilities could cause serious disruption of service, and maybe even an electrocution or exp...

Most people are mindful that work taking place inside an excavation can be extremely dangerous. Cave-ins, striking an underground utility line, or being exposed to a hazardous atmosphere are just a few of the potential hazards that could injure someone working...

Many of the most common accidents that occur when we use a portable step ladder can be avoided by observing the following tips:  DO’s . . . · Always inspect your portable step ladder before use, and take it out of service if there is any deficiency found th...

  A sling is a type of device manufactured specifically to lift and move heavy loads, such as construction materials or machinery. It consists of a length of sturdy material, such as nylon webbing, wire rope, or chain, with loops or hooks at each end. The sli...

  In a previous toolbox talk we discussed why we should never use a tool or extension cord when the grounding pin on the plug has been damaged or removed. However, you are probably aware that not all tools are made with a grounding pin on the plug; instead, i...

Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather. OSHA and National Oceanic...

This toolbox talk explains construction-industry best practices for using a warning line to alert workers that they are approaching an unprotected edge of a roof, floor, or other work surface. This information applies to all trades except those that do roofin...

Importance of Good Housekeeping On Jobsites It helps in preventing accidents, improving productivity, and ensuring the well-being of all personnel on site. A clean and organized workplace is less likely to contribute to slip, trip, and fall hazards, which ar...

🚧🎄Safety First: Holiday Season Safety Tips for Construction Sites 🚧🎄 As the holiday season approaches, construction sites continue bustling with activity. However, this festive time also brings unique challenges to job sites, from harsh winter weather to holi...

Safe Driving There will be 42 million Americans that are expected to take a holiday road trip this year, from Thanksgiving through the upcoming New Years Celebration! Driving can be convenient and less costly than air travel, but it can also be quite stressfu...

  Personal Protective Equipment – Head Protection Personal Protective Equipment – Head Protection [Reference 1910.135 / 1926.100]  If you think the OSHA regulations only require affected employees to wear hardhats on large scale construction sites, think aga...

  Extension Cords Safety-Take No Chances! Types of extension cords Extension cords come in either two or three-wire types. Two-wire extension cords should only be used to operate one or two small appliances. Three-wire cords are used for outdoor appliance...

OSHA Rules About Walking or Driving Across Open Excavations [Reference 1926 Subpart P] You can probably imagine the various types of accidents that could potentially occur if someone were to cross over the top of an open trench while walking or operating equi...