Toolbox Topic: Machine Guarding
Machine guarding is essential. In this episode, we will discuss guarding requirements, different types of guards, and the dangers of unguarded equipment.
Episode 27 – Concrete and Crystalline Silica
Toolbox Topic: Concrete and Crystalline Silica
Concrete and crystalline silica can be very dangerous when airborne. In this episode, we will talk about the dangers of crystalline silica and the precautions you should take when working around it.
Episode 26 – Overhead Crane Safety
Toolbox Topic: Overhead Crane and Hoist Safety
Overhead crane and hoist safety can be the difference between life and death. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can stay safe when working with overhead cranes and hoists.
Episode 25 – Eye Protection
Toolbox Topic: Eye Protection
We use our eyes for nearly everything, which is why eye protection is so important. Let’s ensure we take the proper precautions at work to keep your eyes safe. In this episode, we will discuss ways to protect your eyes when performing hazardous tasks at work.
MEWP / AWP Safety
Toolbox Topic: MEWP / AWP SAFETY
Let’s Make Safety Confusing! Aerial lift, aerial work platform, or mobile elevated work platforms! What is an AWP or MEWP, or an aerial lift? With these acronyms, it can get confusing. Today we will discuss MEWP / AWP Safety and ways to stay safe when working with these machines, no matter what you call them!
Episode 23 – Hand Safety & Preventing Hand Injuries!
Toolbox Topic: Hand Safety
Hand safety is essential for preventing hand injuries. The hand is one of the most complex parts of your body. The tendons, bones, tissues, and nerves allow you to grip and do a wide variety of complex tasks. In this episode, we will discuss precautions you should take to make sure you go home with all your digits.
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Episode 22 – Warehouse Safety!
Toolbox Topic: Warehouse (and Distribution Center) Safety
In this Warehouse Safety episode, we will discuss several dangers you should be aware of when working in a warehouse. Also, precautions you can take to stay safe.
Episode 21 – Power Tool Safety!
Toolbox Topic: Power Tool Safety
Power tools seem to be an everyday part of life, and that can lead to complacency. Power tools can be dangerous when not used properly. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can stay safe when operating a power tool.
Episode 20 – Can You Hear Me Now? The Importance of Hearing Protection
Toolbox Topic: Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is essential as hearing loss affects millions of people every day. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can protect yourself from dangers in the workplace that can lead to hearing loss.
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Episode 19 – Scaffolding Safety
Toolbox Topic: Scaffolding Safety
Around 2.3 million construction workers, about 65% of the industry, work on scaffolding. In this episode, we will discuss things you can do to stay safe when working on or around scaffolding.