Introduction In many instances, construction sites are quite busy with a lot of contractors, workers and vendors. They are all working at the same time and on different tasks on the construction site. Apparently, housekeeping is not always that exiting and workers don’t always take the time to tidy up on an ongoing basis. [...]
Construction Toolbox Talk Basically, a Toolbox Talk is an informal meeting where we address safety topics associated with the particular work, like safe work practices and workplace risks. It is a simple yet effective approach for sharing workplace hazards in advance of starting the actual work. Effective Toolbox Talks are relevant to the work [...]
Significance Manual Lifting Toolbox Talk When it comes to manual lifting incidents, then it must be kept in mind that they are one of the most common types of accidents. There’s no doubt that they can pose severe consequences for the company, as well as the person who has been injured. Reducing these types [...]
A safety talk, also known as safety moment, safety minute or a toolbox talk, is a direct way to remind workers about the importance of their health and safety. They focus on those topics which affect the team. It’s like a quick overview of some of the most important considerations. Let’s talk about some [...]
What is Excavation Safety? For construction workers, the excavator has made digging easier, faster and much more efficient. On the other hand, the use of excavators also brings a range of hazards around its use, particularly in the absence of adequate awareness of risks associated with it. By clear risks identification and determining the [...]
Common Slip Trip and Fall Incidents Accidents from heights can be fatal or cause significant harm, and include accidents from ladder, mobile communication devices, rooftops and other raised buildings. Slip and fall accidents on slick surface like ice and snow are often one of the hazards during winter. Slips and trips at workplaces are [...]
Safety Toolbox talks are held prior to the beginning of work and include safety messages and precautions for the employees. These safety toolbox talks are one of the most convenient ways to encourage best safety practices and maintain a safe environment for everyone in the workplace. These safety talks can vary in time from [...]
There are plenty of common toolbox topics that need attention in a workplace to ensure the health and safety of an organisation’s employees. A toolbox talk is a brief discussion used to reinforce safety culture and ensure safety is not ignored. Everyone is always busy and workers sometimes try to get the work done [...]
Mental health is an important topic when it comes to health and safety, but still, it is somewhat overlooked by the people and doesn’t get the importance it deserves. Most of us have the habit of keeping things to ourselves, which build up pressure and sometimes one day we burst out in tears or [...]
Despite the fact that a lot of operations do not vary much every day in general industry, still one can observe a considerable number of hazards present that may possibly cause harm to the workforce. Although, most of the worksite injuries and fatalities are seen in the construction industry, they take place within the [...]
