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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: Equipment: Falling Objects

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Falling Objects addresses the risks associated with unsecured loads and tools. The resource includes a brief case example, st...

Toolbox Talk: Lifting and Carrying Materials

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Lifting & Carrying Materials addresses the risk of back injuries when working with heavy materials. The resource includes a b...

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...

Toolbox Talk: Lockout/Tagout: Electrically Powered Equipment

The CPWR Toolbox Talk on Lockout/Tagout addresses the risks associated with unattended electrically-powered equipment injuring workers. The resource i...

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...