Toolbox Talk - Incident Reporting

Toolbox Talk – Incident Reporting

Incidents which may affect or have affected your health and safety, or any other person’s health and safety should be reported no later than the end of a shift in which the incident occurred or be reported immediately to the employer, or any person authorized by the employer or the health and safety representative.
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Toolbox Talk - Explosive Actuated Fastening Device

Toolbox Talk – Explosive Actuated Fastening Device

An Explosive actuated fastening device also referred to as an explosive-powered tool (EPT) is defined as a tool or device whereby a stud, pin, dowel, screw, rivet, spike or other object is driven against, into or through a substance by means of an explosive charge. It does not include a nail gun, by definition, as an explosive charge is not used.
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Building Shafts & Open Holes

Toolbox Talk – Building Shafts & Open Holes

Unprotected openings in floors and shafts are serious hazards and put employees at risk of injury from falls. Fall injuries remain one of the highest risks on a construction site. Not only does the employer, contractor or owner has the responsibility to reduce the risk, but the worker also must remain vigilant and report hazards.
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Toolbox Talk - Duties of employees at work

Toolbox Talk – Duties of employees at work

The occupation Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations is there to provide the required specifications that are needed on construction sites. It is often aimed at the employer; however, it is also the responsibility of the worker to ensure that the requirements are being implemented to ensure their own safety. Following the rules is an important skill to develop.
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Roof Works

Toolbox Talk – Roof Works

Roof work is a dangerous activity seeing that you are continuously working at heights and at a fall risk position. Conducting roof work without having sufficient fall prevention measures or at least fall arrest measures in place could result in fatal injuries should something go wrong. Planning of roof work is critical and ensuring that the roof work teams are trained and competent is of utmost importance.
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Toolbox Talk – Snakebites

Snakebites can be a life-threatening occurrence and do require immediate treatment. However, most victims do not require antivenom, as they have either experienced one of two instances; either it’s a dry bite or a very small amount of venom had been injected which would not require antivenom.
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Toolbox Talk – Emergency Preparedness

All businesses should have an adequate Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan or Emergency Action Plans (EAP). This procedure/plan should facilitate the actions that must be taken by workers during a workplace emergency. The aim of such a plan is to avoid injuries or damage during a case of emergency. The employer should always ensure they have an updated and adequate plan available to avoid injuries and damages.
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