This list is not in any particular order of danger or occurrence, not necessarily the most frequently cited, or even the most injury related. These are just 4 very common hazards on a residential construction site. Why? Because once you know the hazard, you can protect yourself and [...]
More than 37,000 people are injured by lawn mowers each year, a statistic from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This includes injuries like lacerations, loss of toes and fingers, and even puncture wounds from projectiles. Lawn maintenance equipment is used by homeowners and professionals alike so the [...]
That itches just reading the words. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac have ruthless defense mechanisms that are caustic to the skin. (Caustic means it irritates, burns, or causes a rash on contact). These plants contain a sap within their roots, stems, leaves, and fruits. That sap [...]
Have you ever heard of “dressing for the part”? It is a saying that if you want to be successful, you need to dress like the successful people do. Think about when you interviewed for the job; you cleaned up, dressed nice, and presented yourself in a way [...]
Is First Aid Training Required? There are countless workplaces around the world that require First Aid training. It makes a lot of sense that workers in Health Care, Emergency Response, or even Schools should know First Aid. These professions are meant to take care of other people. But [...]
As a contractor when you take on a construction project, what you’re really taking on is a lot of responsibilities and risk. As with any business you have General Liability insurance, which will cover you, your employees, and equipment on the job. You might also add a Builders [...]
What is Lead Lead is a heavy metal chemical element that is very dense but also soft and malleable. It has some very unique properties that make it desirable to use in manufacturing, automotive, and construction materials. With its ability to resist corrosion it was previously added to [...]
Every year OSHA publishes a review of the top 10 most frequently cited serious violations. They run these statistics for three different industries: Construction, General Industry, and Maritime. OSHA's Fiscal Year for this report is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. It is important to note, [...]
Hexavalent Chromium 1926.1126 What Is It? Chromium is an essential element for humans because it helps our body use glucose from the food we eat. We safely consume about 1 milligram a day through foods like wheats and grains. Chromium is also used to harden steel, manufacture stainless [...]
Rollover Protective Structures Subpart W - 1926.1000 What Is It? A Rollover Protective Structure (aka Roll Cage) is the metal enclosure that protects the operator on a piece of mobile equipment. These structures protect the operator from potentially fatal roll over accidents, as well as “Struck By” and [...]
Personal Fall Arrest Systems Fall Protection - 1926.500 (also known as Subpart M) This is a follow up to a previous Toolbox Talk - Fall Protection, where we learned about all the types of protection. But let's take a closer look at how to set up a Personal [...]
Pump Jack Scaffolding As mentioned in our Part 1 Scaffolding Toolbox Talk, there are many varieties of working platforms that fall into the category of “Scaffolding”. Another very common type of scaffolding found on a residential construction site is called Pump Jack Scaffolding. Typically used by Siding installers, [...]
What is an Air Receiver? An Air Receiver is the metal tank that a compressor uses to store the compressed air. They maintain a steady flow of air when multiple tools are being used on the same compressor which is better for the safe operation of tools and [...]
Ticks Ticks live in grassy, brush, or wooded areas, which is where many construction tasks take place. As most construction workers are the “outdoor” type, they can also be encountered in your spare time (walking the dog, hunting, hiking, working around the yard, etc). There are 9 different [...]
Ripple Effect of Safety A lot of Toolbox Talks (ours included) tend to play on the direct physical harm that can come from unsafe work practices. While that is an effective method of getting the point across, it misses the other half of the equation. The ripple effect [...]
Dangerous Shortcuts There are many ways to get hurt while using construction tools. Could be machine or material failure, could be other people around us, could just be a dangerous task. But an overwhelming majority of injuries and incidents happen because of shortcuts. Your company could have every [...]
Importance of Hydration Hard at work or at play, keeping your body hydrated is very important. As your heart rate, body temp, and breathing start to increase, the body is using the water it stored to keep you cool. Working in warmer climates is especially important to know [...]
Pressure Washing Pressure Washers are one of the more commonly rented items on CLINK. They are great for prepping a house for exterior paint, cleaning stains from concrete, blasting mud from your equipment and 4 wheelers, or just prepping the deck or patio for a weekend party. But [...]
Hazard Communication As shipping and transportation around the world has evolved, the need to provide a single set of harmonized criteria for chemicals needed to change as well. In 2003 the United Nations adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, for short we call [...]
Falls on the Same Level It is no secret that Falls are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. As 1 of the Focus Four, it has been a top priority for training and citations nationwide since 2016. OSHA estimates that on average 202,066 [...]
Housekeeping Probably the most basic yet fundamental rule for a safe job site: Keep your worksite organized and the walking paths clear. It is so important and easy that it is on the very first page of the OSHA General Health and Safety Provisions. 29 CFR 1926.25 - [...]
Fatigue on the Job Toolbox Talks, Safety Classes, on the job training, Hazard Analysis, PPE, and every warning sign are very important, but they all require your focus. Being tired on the job is very common, from being a new parent to being overworked. It is important to [...]
Hearing Loss Being exposed to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Although hearing loss can be prevented, once the damage is done it is irreversible. So taking the correct precautions is important to your long term health and comfort. Hearing loss from exposure to loud [...]
Back Injuries are very common in any workplace, and especially in a physically demanding job like construction. More than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, accounting for one of five workplace injuries. Since back injuries often require physical therapy to correct, they account for a majority [...]
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