by esoadmin | Dec 7, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
Various hazards are present when working with portable ladders. Hazards begin the moment you pick up a portable ladder to transport it. Strains or sprains can be experienced when lifting and carrying heavy portable ladders. Longer ladders are extremely difficult to...
by esoadmin | Nov 4, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
A PFAS is intended to protect a person from falling or to safely arrest a person if a fall occurs. This type of system is designed to be used when other types of fall protection are not practical or feasible in a specific work location. In a PFAS, a person wears a FBH...
by esoadmin | Oct 15, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
When looking at what records need to be retained, this standard is very complex. One questionable area of concern is workers’ compensation records. Workers’ compensation records may be covered under this standard if the treatment received was the result of exposure to...
by esoadmin | Sep 4, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
Wearing proper footwear provides traction. The measurement of traction is called the coefficient of friction. Higher coefficient of friction numbers mean you have better traction. Coefficient of friction also depends on the surface you’re walking on. Examples of high...
by esoadmin | Aug 3, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
Welcome to this important safety orientation titled Commitment to Safety brought to you by Safety Matters, Incorporated. This course has been developed to explain how safety can be incorporated into your duties in the workplace each and every day. This takes a true...
by esoadmin | Jul 6, 2021 | Toolbox Talk
Sound is, essentially, variations of air pressure caused by vibrations. Sound has both frequency and intensity. Frequency, or pitch, refers to the number of sound vibrations per second. This is expressed as cycles per second, or hertz. Sounds can be low in pitch, like...