Toolbox Talk – Ergonomics
This toolbox talk is on ergonomics, it is defined as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans.
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.
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.
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.
Toolbox Talk – Construction Piling
Piling is used in the construction of buildings, bridges and other structures when the soil might not be able to support the weight necessary for the structure.
Toolbox Talk – MEWPs (Mobile elevating work platforms)
The most significant MEWP dangers are encountered during the operation and use of the machine rather than transporting it on site.
Toolbox Talk – Safe use of a Man-Cage
The safe use of a man-cage is important as it is classified as working at heights, which is seen as a high risk activity.
Toolbox Talk – Blasting Requirements
blasting, is the process of reducing a solid body, such as rock, to fragments by using an explosive. Conventional blasting operations include; drilling holes, placing a charge and detonator in each hole, detonating the charge, and clearing away the broken material.
Toolbox Talk – Reoccurrence of Incidents
The role of safety consultants on site is to ensure all regulations are being practised to prevent any incident from happening. However, incidents do happen, but it becomes a critical problem when the same thing happens more than once! There are some aspects to consider to prevent it from reoccurring.