With another scorching month to come, there are plenty of heat-related topics to touch on, and some inspiration can already be found in our previous June Safety Topics and July Safety Topics pieces. Following National Safety Month in June, there are a couple of new and critical topics to cover as well, including safer driving, alcohol abuse, drug overdoses and immunizations. So, without further ado, let’s explore August’s safety topics… August safety events In August, there are two month-long themes, and another two observances and awareness days to keep track of. EventSponsorDate(s)National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control & PreventionAugustDrive…
Author: Josh the Safety Manager
It’s the hottest month in the US, so there’s no doubt that there will be plenty of heat-related toolbox talks in July! It’s also more important than ever for your colleagues to get up-to-date with the best practices in heat safety, including signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, appropriate PPE, and additional fire hazards. So, following our May Safety Topics and June Safety Topics, we are now diving into our list of July safety topics. We hope these can serve as an inspiration for your daily toolbox talks and safety meetings this month. With that said, let’s start with a…
In your daily toolbox talks and safety meetings, you may wonder if your colleagues are listening, engaged or whether they have zoned out! As a safety professional, it’s your responsibility to keep your colleagues informed and up-to-date with their training. However, sometimes you might feel that you don’t always have their full attention, or that, when fulfilling their daily tasks, they’re not putting into practice the training you’re giving them. One way to deal with this is by choosing monthly workplace safety topics. This can be a great way to engage your team because there is seasonality to safety meetings.…
June is finally here! Our May safety topics piece covered adjustments to the warm weather. But now we’re at the beginning of summer and it’s time to amp up our awareness. Safety professionals will also know that June is National Safety Month, but this year is also the 25th anniversary of the event that started in 1996.In this month’s review, we’ll take a look at the upcoming safety events, some June safety topics as well as some resources for your safety topics. Let’s get started! June safety events April and May saw 10 safety events and acknowledgements each, and June…
It’s vital to talk about fall protection if anyone in your company works at a height. According to the Department of Labor, falls are the most common cause of death in the construction sector. In construction only, 320 out of the 1,008 deaths in 2018, resulted from a fall to a lower level. In addition, OSHA revealed that fall protection in construction was the most cited standard in 2019. While fall protection training requirements across all sectors are standing at number eight on the cited list. What Causes Falls in the Workplace? There are two main areas to look at when…
Following on from March safety topics and April safety topics, our May safety topics piece is here to round off our spring safety topics and tips. As we’ve progressed through the months, we’re talking less and less about rain and floods and more about heat, warmth and sun.In this article, you’ll find our safety calendar for May which covers all the big safety events and acknowledgements throughout the month. You’ll also find 8 safety topics that are perfect for your toolbox talks. We understand the importance of keeping your content relevant to help your staff retain the information better and…
While April traditionally means brighter days and holidays such as Easter and Lent, this doesn’t mean workplace standards should slip! As with all the other months of the year, April is another great opportunity to educate your colleagues on safety with some relevant topics and safety messages. While our February safety topics piece centered around cold temperatures and winter weather, our March safety topics began to look at the implications of the change in weather, longer days, and effective PPE in the warmer temperatures. In April, we will look at evergreen safety topics as well as the most important spring…
Falls are the cause of most fatalities in the construction industry in the US. In 2018, 320 of the 1008 deaths were the result of a fall to a lower level. Many of these deaths could’ve been prevented if the correct OSHA harness inspection procedures were followed. Although the statistics are extremely tragic, the administration still finds violations of its harness inspection guidelines during their inspections. For employees who work at heights understanding and following safety procedures could be a matter of life and death. You need to not only provide them with fall protection equipment, but also train them…
Starting in March, the spring means brighter days, flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures! While the spring months get us closer to the hot summer, they also bring with them a wide array of specific hazards to look out for. As always, we’ve put together some monthly breakdowns of what to expect, safety calendars, and topical safety talks for each month. Starting with our March safety topics piece, we then have April safety topics and May safety topics to finish off the season. In this article, we’ve put together 8 spring safety topics for the workplace, as well as a list…
A toolbox talk about using the right equipment seems irrelevant. Isn’t it obvious that you should use a tool that was made for the job at hand? Yes, but have you seen someone driving a screw with a knife? Sometimes, a worker may simply be lazy and neglect to use the correct equipment. And, as you know, this could end in a disaster. So, one way to improve workplace safety is to present a toolbox talk about using the right tools for any specific job. What does “right tool for the job” mean in workplace safety? The “right tool for the…