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  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...

  OSHA Training Toolbox Talk: OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard – What is GHS? [Reference 1910.1200 / 1926.59] For many years now, employees could gather limited information about the hazardous chemicals they work with by looking at container label...