by esoadmin | Feb 8, 2023 | Toolbox Talk
Floors with a slope should be coated with a slip-resistant coating to prevent falls. A ramp is an inclined walking-working surface that is used to gain access to another level. Dockboards are a great example. A dockboard is a portable or fixed device used to span a...
by esoadmin | Jan 31, 2023 | Toolbox Talk
Passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and any other area must be kept clean, orderly, and in a sanitary condition. It is important to keep walking-working surfaces maintained free of hazards such as loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, ice, and sharp or...
by esoadmin | Dec 27, 2022 | Toolbox Talk
Hazardous waste can be generated and stored in a wide variety of containers on your company’s property. Because of this, the EPA has developed general requirements for labeling and storage. Again, many states have developed specific requirements that you may need to...
by esoadmin | Nov 1, 2022 | Toolbox Talk
Arc flash is an important safety topic because many workers are injured or killed each year while working on energized equipment. Many of the electrical injuries that result in death are the result of exposure to an arc flash. The injuries that can result from an arc...
by esoadmin | Oct 3, 2022 | Toolbox Talk
To implement a workplace violence prevention program, you must first realize and accept that workplace violence can happen anywhere and at any time. Recognition of this fact is a positive starting point. The next step is organizational commitment. Leadership must...
by esoadmin | Sep 1, 2022 | Toolbox Talk
To begin this section, we cover soft tissue injuries, which fall under two categories—minor and major. Minor soft tissue injuries include abrasions, such as wounds, small cuts, or scrapes. Major injuries are a large cut, or a laceration, that requires stitches and ...
