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Weather Toolbox Talk: Working in Extreme Heat or Cold

Weather Toolbox Talk: Working in Extreme Heat or Cold

One of the major factors to be taken into account when keeping everyone safe on a worksite is one which can’t be controlled in any way by even the top bosses of a construction company: the weather. Even everyday fluctuations in weather like rain showers or periods of strong winds can make a big difference in how workers must operate. Extreme weather conditions, which are common in many parts of North America, can have even more drastic effects.

Why are Toolbox Talks Important for Safety?

Why are Toolbox Talks Important for Safety?

A toolbox talk is an informal way to educate your workers overall about safety. Toolbox talks are focused on a particular safety issue and are meant to raise awareness for workers to keep safety top of mind. They also help stay compliant with OSHA and Occupational Health and Safety for keeping your workers informed - Toolbox Talks are the easiest way to ensure that your employees are taught to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions in their work environment.

18 Toolbox Talks for Winter

18 Toolbox Talks for Winter

With the end of fall just around the corner, winter is about to set in. The winter months bring their own set of challenges and safety hazards because of increased weather hazards such as the increased risk of slipping due to ice build-up, freezing temperatures and the risk of snow build-up on worksites. We’ve compiled a list of 18 health and safety topics you can discuss with your workers to help them stay safe during winter.

125 Toolbox Talks Topics For The Summer

125 Toolbox Talks Topics For The Summer

Health and safety are extra essential in summer because of the environment's additional hazards. We've compiled a list of 125 health and safety topics you can talk about with your workers.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Toolbox Talk

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Toolbox Talk

There are not many topics more pertinent to onsite safety than personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE in the construction industry. This is the clothing and gear that’s specifically intended to keep the wearer from harm. It can include anything from safety goggles for shielding the eyes to harnesses and fall arrest systems that prevent workers falling from a height. Even a simple hi-vis garment can be considered a form of PPE, protecting the wearer by making them easily spotted.

How to Give a Housekeeping Toolbox Talk
Safety Meeting Topics for Every Workplace Environment

Safety Meeting Topics for Every Workplace Environment

Safety meetings, or toolbox talks, are universal on construction sites and similar workplaces. This is for very good reason—in an inherently risky industry, workplace safety should always be a top priority. And on a site with myriad (literally) moving parts, elevated work areas, heavy equipment and machinery, electrical hazards, and more, there are so many different aspects to consider and communicate.

Electrical Safety Toolbox Talk Guide