Toolbox Topic: Complacency and Safety
We need to be proactive about safety at work, not just reactive. Complacency can lead to serious safety issues in the workplace.
Episode 39 – Cold Stress (Short)
Toolbox Topic: Cold Stress
Lower temperatures are not only uncomfortable but can also be a serious workplace hazard. Everyone needs to understand cold stress and how to protect themselves. In today's episode, we will discuss the dangers of cold stress and ways to stay safe during those winter months.
Episode 38 – Stop Work Authority (Short)
Toolbox Topic: Stop Work Authority
'Stop work authority' is something every organization should implement and every employee should know how to use. In today's episode, we will discuss what stop work authority is and give real-world examples of when to use it.
Episode 37 – Hierarchy of Controls (Short)
Toolbox Topic: Hierarchy of Controls
When it comes to safety, you'll want to make sure that you're implementing the right controls in the right order. The hierarchy of controls is a method for best-controlling exposure to workplace hazards. There are five levels to the hierarchy of controls, and in today's episode, we will discuss each of them.
Episode 36 – Proactive Safety: JSOs and Near Miss Reportingy (Short)
Toolbox Topic: Proactive Safety: JSOs and Near Miss Reporting
A proactive safety program aims to reduce or eliminate incidents and injuries. Job safety observations and near-miss reporting can be powerful tools to help us accomplish these goals.
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Episode 35 – Restaurant Safety
Toolbox Topic: Restaurant Safety
To stay safe while working in a modern restaurant, you should be aware of some of the most common hazards: sharp knives, hot surfaces, and heavy objects. In today's episode, we will make cover these hazards and more.
Episode 34 – Industrial / Compressed Gases
Toolbox Topic: Industrial / Compressed Gases
Compressed gases can be extremely dangerous, as we will see when discussing actual events in today’s episode. Also, we will cover ways to stay safe when working with industrial /compressed gases.
Episode 33 – Nail Gun Safety
Toolbox Topic: Nail Gun Safety
The importance of nail gun safety should become fairly apparent in a few minutes when we discuss the mind-boggling number of injuries every year due to nail gun incidents! In this episode, we will discuss the dangers you may face when operating a nail gun and the precautions you should take to stay safe.
Episode 32 – Winter Weather Safety
Toolbox Topic: Winter Weather Safety
Winter weather can be unpredictable. In this episode, we will talk about the dangers and some precautions you can take to stay safe.
Episode 31 – Respirator Protection
Toolbox Topic: Respirator Protection
Respiratory Protection Programs are designed to protect employees by establishing standard practices for use, selection, storage, care, and training. In this episode, we will discuss all that and more!