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  Many tools we use that are powered by compressed air can be hazardous if we don’t utilize them properly. But most of us never give a second thought to the potential hazards associated with the hose that supplies the compressed air to those tools! So, this t...

An old proverb states “the longest distance between two points is a shortcut”. While this isn’t always true, it applies to many things in our day to day activities. Whether it be driving to work, and you encounter an unexpected delay or roadblock, skip a step ...

Taking safety precautions is a high priority when you’re preparing for your workday. Whether you are seeking out that tough clog in a pipe that is “supposed” to be newly installed, or a storm drain filled with the runoff from washing out a concrete truck, tryi...

While most scaffolding is designed for ease of erection and use, there are still many hazards associated with scaffolding that can result in someone getting injured or even killed. Because of the various hazards associated with scaffolding, the Occupational Sa...

Monday Sept 9th is a day for recognition to honor all those lives lost to suicide and show your commitment to getting every person home and back to the jobsite healthy every day.   HOW TO LISTEN Whether you know someone who is battling with thoughts of sel...

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...