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TBT1 Ergonomics in Construction

This is the first in a series of 6 Tool Box Talks produced by Washington University in St. Louis on ergonomics in construction work. This one should b...

TBT2 Keep Reach Close

This is the second of six Tool Box Talks created by Washington University in St. Louis on ergonomics in construction. There is a guide with the series...

TBT3 Positioning

This third in a series of 6 Tool Box Talks on construction ergonomics focuses on proper positioning to avoid injuries. The TBT recommends: 1)prop up a...

Getting the most out of the IUOE Toolbox Talks

Toolbox talks have been the main tool for communicating safety information on construction jobs for decades. Unfortunately, there has been little res...

Toolbox Talk: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome addresses the risks associated with repetitive motion. The resource includes a brief case example, ste...

Toolbox Talk: Guardrails: General Fall Protection and Awareness

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Guardrails: General Fall Protection and Awareness addresses the risks associated with working near unguarded platforms. The r...

Toolbox Talk: Roof Collapse

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Roof Collapse addresses risks associated with improper supporting elements. The resource includes a case example, steps to pr...

Toolbox Talk: Fire Safety

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Fire Safety addresses the risks associated with working near potential fire hazards. The resource includes a brief case examp...

Toolbox Talk: Shift Work, Long Work Hours, and Fatigue

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Shift Work, Long Work Hours and Fatigue addresses risks associated with fatigued workers. The resource includes a brief case...

Toolbox Talk: Confined Spaces

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Confined Spaces addresses the risks associated with working in spaces like tunnels and manholes. The resource includes a brie...