Toolbox Talks
Toolbox Talks safety briefings are an easy and efficient way to keep construction employees safe.
What are Toolbox Talks?
These brief meetings offer an opportunity for team members to learn about potential hazards and preventive measures, as well as a chance for the employer to review safety regulations. They are a great way to ensure that everyone is aware of the safety protocols that must be adhered to in order to prevent accidents and injuries on the job site.
Each toolbox talk has been reviewed and approved by a subject matter expert at L&I DOSH.
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Funding and support for the Toolbox Talks project and mobile apps has been provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health Investment Project.
Welding
Date Posted: 05/11/2024
According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there are, on average, 4,630 structure fires involving hot work per year. Any time equipment that produces a spark or open flame or a process that generates excessive heat, there is a risk of fire or explosion.
Cutting and Welding
Date Posted: 09/19/2016
Welding and cutting pose several hazards on the jobsite. Following proper guidelines and wearing appropriate attire, you can eliminate the possibility of an accident.
Welding Fumes
Date Posted: 08/14/2016
One of the most significant health hazards in the welding process is the generation of fumes and gasses. A new welder was assigned to an area where he had never worked before. After welding pipe for several hours, he began to feel ill. As the day progressed, his flu like symptoms worsened and he became lethargic. Metal Fume Fever was the result from welding on galvanized steel.
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Discover, discuss, and document over 150 Toolbox Talks! The Toolbox Talks app makes it simple to find safety talks for both construction and marine industries in English, Spanish, and Russian. Find a talk to review, then document your safety briefing with a signature capture form that generates a PDF of the meeting details that you can email or save to your device.
Funding and support for the Toolbox Talks project and mobile apps has been provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health Investment Project.