Toolbox Talks
Advice from the experts.
Looking for quick and easy to understand advice from industry experts? We’ve created “tips” for topics ranging from managing extreme weather conditions to refueling equipment. Read them today and create a safer environment for you and your employees.
Refuelling Equipment
Gasoline and fuel oils are highly flammable and if handled improperly, these substances can make refuelling equipment a dangerous task. Be AWARE of the hazards present and follow prevention steps to avoid an incident on your site.
Stop, Look and Move out of Line of Fire - What's the Danger?
In the workplace, being in the wrong place at the wrong time is sometimes referred to as being in the line of fire. You can be injured or killed by your own actions or by the actions of another worker or even a stranger.
Permanent Disability - A Permanent Disability Case Study
Todd is 29 years old, married and has two wonderful children. Todd has been working as a moulding press operator since graduation from college six years ago. Todd’s company has a very active safety program and demonstrates true concern for safety…
Defensive Lane-changing - Preventing accidents with safer lane changes
Learning and developing these defensive driving skills for correctly changing lanes will go a long way towards ensuring you remain safe and accident-free on the roads.
Back-to-School Traffic Safety - 5 ways to keep children safe to and from school
Now that September is here, children are returning to school in force and that means we all have a responsibility to be a little more watchful on the roads…
Pinch Points - Causes and controls for preventing pinch point injuries
A Pinch Point is produced when 2 objects come together and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured when coming in contact with that area…
Preventing Heat Stress On The Job - Recognize the dangers and signs of heat stroke, sunstroke and heat exhaustion
The summer season can present unique hazards for those working in the hot weather. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses…
Understanding MSDS - How to read and use Material Safety Data Sheets
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product…
Safety for New and Young Workers - Best practices for keeping new hires safe on your job site
Young workers and new workers of any age are often keen to learn and can bring new ideas and renewed energy to your workplace, however…
Mounting and Dismounting Equipment - How to prevent slips and falls when operating heavy trucks and machines
A surprising number of injuries are caused by mounting and dismounting mobile equipment. The reason for this is due to a variety of factors…
Musculoskeletal Disorders - 1, 2, 3 - Recognize, Assess and Control MSD on Your Job site
Determine if there have been any injuries related to material handling; Identify where the lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling or carrying tasks occur in the workplace…
Cold Stress - Preventing frostbite and hypothermia on your jobsite
January is the height of the cold season and we’re not talking about sniffles and sneezes, but the reality of working outdoors in freezing conditions, coupled with wind and driving snow…
Unsafe Acts vs. Unsafe Conditions - It has been found that unsafe actions, more so than unsafe conditions are the root cause of the vast majority of occupational injuries and accidents.
Unsafe Act. Performance of a task or other activity that is conducted in a manner that may threaten the health and/or safety of workers.
Prevent Pains & Strains - Preventing musculoskeletal disorders on your job site
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), most commonly known as pains and strains, can be serious and disabling to Ontario workers. Preventing MSDs should be a key part of every workplace…