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Toolbox Talks
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August 2017 – Electrical Hazards
By John Howell, Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions around safety. Electrical hazards are doubly hazardous in that there is not only the chance of electrocution but also, there is the probability that any electric shock will cause a loss of consciousness that may well result in a fall of some sort. Today we Read More
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July 2017 – Heat Exhaustion
By John Howell, Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions about safety. Heat Exhaustion Cape Cod weather is known for its extremes. During summer months we can be exposed to heat exhaustion. Excessive heat causes accidents in many ways. It becomes more difficult to concentrate on the job, you sweat, you get tired and nervous, Read More
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June 2017 – Ladders
By John Howell, Ladders Injuries in the workplace because of ladders are commonplace. Falls from ladders can be as painful as a fall from a roof; about a third of all reported falls are falls from ladders. Many of the fall related injuries result from the improper use or the use of a defective ladder. Read More
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May 2017 – The Right Tool for the Right Job
By John Howell, Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions about safety. We are seeing the construction industry become more and more sophisticated with new construction techniques. However, in residential construction, the same tools that were used fifty years ago are used today although with some improvements. One way to get injured on the job Read More
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April 2017 – April is Eye Safety Month
By John Howell, Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions about safety. April Is Eye Safety Month Key Points About 2000 eye injuries occur every day at work in the United States Construction workers have one of the highest eye injury rates. Particles of dust, metal, wood, slag, drywall, and cement are the most common Read More
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