Toolbox Talk – Ergonomics
This toolbox talk is on ergonomics, it is defined as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans.
Monday Tech Talk – Room Height Requirements
Monday Tech Talk - Room Height Requirements, from a compliance and legal stance, certain rooms do require certain room heights.
Monday Tech Talk – Compliant Stairs Requirements
Monday Tech Talk Compliant Stairs Requirements, taking a look at the legal requirements during the design phase for stair when constructed.
Monday Tech Talk – Vibration Exposure
Monday Tech Talk - Vibration exposure is when a vibration enters the body from the part of the body in contact with vibrating equipment.
Toolbox Talk – Cable Management
This toolbox talk will focus on cable management, this aspect is important to consider as it is an item that employees deals with daily.
Toolbox Talk – Scaffolding Requirements
The General Safety Regulations define scaffolding as any temporary elevated platform and supporting structure used for supporting workmen and materials or both. One must however understand that scaffolding is classed under “temporary works” and requires a daily inspection to be conducted.
Scaffolding Safety Precautions
Construction sites have many dangerous aspects that could cause injury to employees when all safety precautions are not practiced in the correct manner. Scaffolding is one item that is often identified as n high-risk activity, due to numerous aspect that is non-compliant. Aspects such as scaffolding not being tagged, incomplete construction of a scaffolding structure or not being braced in the proper manner; just to name a few. This article will discuss 5 important aspects that need to be considered when erecting scaffolding.
Toolbox Talk – Safety Circle
Site safety is both the responsibility of employers and employees. Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and adopting and implementing a safety program to protect workers from job hazards. But employers are not the only ones responsible for safety on the job, employees have responsibilities for maintaining a safe workplace as well.
Types of Hazards within a Confined Space
Working in confined spaces is often overlooked as high-risk environments as it has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and it is not designed for continuous occupancy.
Toolbox Talk – Confined Spaces
Working at heights is one of the most problematic high-risk activities on site but working in confined spaces is one that is often overlooked.