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Toolbox Talk brief #16 – Mental Health At Work
Why This Topic – Mental Health at Work – Matters Mental health is part of workplace health and safety. A safe workplace is not only one that prevents physical injury, but also one that reduces harmful stress, fatigue, isolation, bullying, harassment, and excessive workload. WHO states that poor working conditions such as excessive workloads, low…
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Toolbox Talk brief #14 – Working in High Temperatures-Real Risks, Smart Habits
As summer settles in, so does a silent hazard-working in high temperatures. Every year, workers across multiple world wide industries face real dangers from extreme heat, often underestimated by employees and employers until it is too late. Taking as example U.S., in 2022 alone, over 436 work-related heat illnesses were reported in the construction sector,…
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Toolbox Talk brief #13 – Guidelines for Slinging and Lifting Safety
In this toolbox talk – Guidelines for Slinging and Lifting Safety – I want to address a very important topic, encountered in most of the industries – the use of the lifting equipment and accessories!!! The failure and/or misuse of lifting equipment and accessories has the potential to cause serious personal injury, significant damage to…
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Toolbox Talk brief # 12 – Noise at Workplace
Noise at workplace is often overlooked but can represent a significant health hazard that can affect millions of workers worldwide, even though the effect is not immediate, in time can be very severe. We can say that the implications of excessive noise at workplace can range from immediate auditory issues to long-term health conditions. Understanding…
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Toolbox talk Brief #4 – Electrical Powered Tools Safety Requirements
Electric power tools have revolutionized the way we work, making tasks easier, faster, and more efficient. However, with increased power comes greater responsibility. Safety should always be a top priority when using electrical power tools to prevent accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Regardless the proffesion you are using the power tools, adhering to safety requirements…
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Toolbox talk Brief #3 – Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention
Slips, trips, or falls cause almost 20 percent of all workplace injuries. Slips and falls do not constitute a primary cause of fatal occupational injuries but represent the primary cause of lost days from work in the industries. A study by Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 22% of slip/fall incidents resulted in more than…
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Toolbox talk Brief #2 – Lifting Operations – Suspended Loads
When lifting operations are being conducted in your working area, think on the hazards associated with, prior to start your activity and the control measures related to the lifting operations. First, the load is being lifted by a mechanical device operated by a human being. Both are subject to limitations and failures. Something can go…
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Toolbox talk Brief #1 – Manual Handling Awareness
What is Manual Handling? Manual handling refers to any activity requiring the use of force by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or restrain an object. We inherently understand how to lift from a very young age however as we get older, we can forget this knowledge to the degree that lifting an…