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Securing a ladder

Staking and securing the side rails of a ladder prevents falls....

Checking level of ladder

Extension ladders should be checked to ensure they are level before climbing....

Ready to work in aerial lift

Operating an aerial lift requires proper PPE and training....

Ladder extension

This extension provides two handrails that offer a point of walk through to step on and off a ladder...

OSHA Fatal Facts: Fall From a Telecommunications Tower

This OSHA FatalFact relates an incident when a worker was climbing down a 400-foot telecommunications tower and lost his footing. The ladder safety sy...

Worker with proper PPE

Worker wearing proper eye protection, hard hat, gloves, harness and a toolbelt...

worker getting ready for elevated work

Worker with radio preparing for elevated work....

Giving Effective Toolbox Talks

This short Laborers' newsletter article describes 13 key elements for creating a toolbox talk that can make a difference on a construction site. The L...

Toolbox Talk: Materials Handling: Drywall

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Materials Handling addresses the risks associated with handling drywall panels. The resource includes a brief case example, s...

Toolbox Talk: Equipment: Getting On and Off

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Equipment: Getting On and Off addresses risks associated with getting on and off of heavy equipment. The resource includes a...