The hazards that your workers face change with the seasons, and so should the topics of your safety talks. For example, if you discuss the best ways to prevent sunburn in your January safety topics, there is a lot less chance of employees remembering the details by the time it becomes relevant again! This is why we are providing you with a list of engaging and relevant March safety topics. While our February safety talk topics centered on rain and ice, this month we are much more likely to see the sun. That doesn’t mean you can be any less…
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As we enter the holiday season and start getting in the Christmas mood, it’s crucial to think about how staff and families might be affected during this time. There are very often additional responsibilities and lots of at-home tasks for everyone to catch up. Or think about. Or even worry about. All of this can affect workplace performance and employee safety. With this in mind, we prepared a list of the most important December safety topics and safety tips to consider. If you’re looking for toolbox talk ideas, these may be helpful. The biggest safety concerns during the holidays When…
Halloween has passed, the leaves have fallen and now we’re just days away from turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. However, that doesn’t mean that safety standards should slip, and the excitement of the holiday season may cause distractions at work. So, staying vigilant with workplace safety training is key. With another busy month of safety events, we have prepared an interesting set of November safety topics for you. And, if you need more inspiration, you can peek at our September Safety Topics and October 2023 Safety Topics. November 2023 safety events Below is the safety calendar for November, including…
Leaves are falling, Hallowe’en is around the corner, the temperature is dropping. It can only be one thing: Fall is well and truly here! To keep safety on top of your team’s mind, we’ve put together 7 October safety topics to discuss… With the biggest safety event calendar of the year so far, there is plenty to talk about. And, if you need even more in the way of inspiration, look back at our August Safety Topics and September Safety Topics. With that said, let’s look at some safety topics for this month. October safety events Below is the safety…
Sawmill operator Rex Lumber LLC has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the third time since 2020 for failing to follow safety standards.The latest incident involved the death of a 20-year-old worker at the company’s Alabama facility, who was crushed when stored energy caused the infeed unit to close on him.Prior tragedies in 2021 and 2020 at Rex Lumber sawmills in Florida involved improper machine operations, resulting in injuries and a worker’s death. Rex Lumber LLC-Troy Cited in Florida Investigations TROY, AL – Following a federal investigation into a worker fatality, it has been revealed…
It’s September! This means we can start to wave goodbye to the scorching weather and begin to look at some all-new safety topics. For some extra inspiration, look back at our July Safety Topics and August Safety Topics pieces. September’s safety calendar is a busy one, so there are plenty of observation and awareness days as well as month-long events. Below, you will find a safety calendar, and a list of topics and free resources to use. EventSponsorDate(s)National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationSeptemberNational Preparedness MonthU.S. Department of Homeland SecuritySeptemberNational Food Safety Education MonthNational…
One of the most impactful ways of delivering your toolbox talks and safety training is by choosing a relevant safety topic. In June, July or August, you may choose safety topics such as dehydration and heatstroke. Similarly, safety talks around the cold weather, fall prevention and driving in the snow are much more relevant and more likely to stick in the minds of your colleagues in the winter months such as November. Following our December safety topics collection, we will explore some ideas for relevant January safety topics and some ways to deliver these effectively. And, while you’re at it,…
The human attention span has been dwindling since the mass-adoption of the Internet. No wonder it’s becoming more and more difficult to engage your workforce in safety training. But that’s where short workplace safety topics come into play. With the right resources, they can be conducted several times throughout the week and last about 10-15 minutes. That’s enough to keep safety knowledge fresh on everyone’s mind and build the foundation of a strong health and safety culture. A culture in which your entire workforce is engaged and invested. All great except… There is one challenge here. Quick safety talks can…
Shorter than a safety induction meeting, the toolbox talk has become an essential tool in workplace safety. Instead of in a conference room, these talks are most commonly held on the actual job site, right before the start of the work shift. Whether you want to call it a toolbox talk, a hard hat chat, a health and safety brief, a safety talk, or a safety meeting, one thing is clear — you will need to have a pool of content to be consistent with these get-togethers. That would be easy to do if you didn’t have so many other…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is keen to raise awareness of how to prevent common construction falls. The administration reports that falls are the leading cause of death within the sector and that they accounted for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities in the US in 2020. This is why fall prevention equipment for construction safety is essential. In June 2022, the Department of Labor found that a Texas business, Shielder Ventures LLC, operating as D&G Quality Roofing, had failed to provide a 21-year-old roofing worker with a personal fall arrest system. The worker suffered fatal injuries after…