Toolbox talk on cold weather
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Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
Back safety relates well to the safety of our back because any damage to our back can affect us for a very long time. Activities such as repetitive movements from work activities, heavy lifting and sitting for a long time in a chair can make… Read More »Toolbox talk on back safety
Aggressive driving entails driving in an unsafe manner without regarding other road users. Some drivers, at some point, frustration and impatience make them engage in aggressive driving. Some hazards and behaviours that are associated with driving aggressively. Over speeding of the vehicle. Driving over the… Read More »Toolbox talk on aggressive driving
Excavation safety is paramount, especially on a construction site. Most times, excavation occurs when there is a need to build a physical structure or lay a foundation. However, excavation collapse is the main excavation hazard. When there is an excavation collapse, the loose soil may… Read More »Toolbox talk on excavation safety
Safe lifting ensures no one is harmed during the manual lifting of objects. It ensures we conduct our lifting in a manner devoid of unsafe practices. Lifting has become an integral part of our lives; some people lift every day because of their job though… Read More »Toolbox talk on safe lifting.
Electricity safety prevents electricity hazards from causing injury or harm to persons. Equally, electrical safety entails good work practices. Good work practices prevent workers from being victims of any electrical hazard in the workplace. Electrical hazards are burns, electric shock, electrocution, arcing explosions from unsuitable electrical… Read More »Toolbox talk on electrical safety
Working at height refers to jobs above 1.8 meters or below ground level and presents hazards, including falling objects, platform collapse, and unsafe ladder use. Safety measures include competent supervision, risk assessment, working from ground level or reducing work distance to the ground, clear communication, safety gear, and regularly inspecting work equipment. Unsafe practices should be reported while lightweight tasks should utilize ladders, with scaffold or platforms for heavy-duty tasks.
Equipment maintenance is good. And it has numerous advantages, for example, It can make equipment last longer and keep running for a long time thereby preventing work delays. It prevents people from injury caused by equipment failure due to poor or no maintenance. Minor… Read More »Toolbox talk on equipment maintenance
Drunk driving is the act of driving under the influence of alcohol. This is an ugly way to get into an accident on the road. Accidents when it happens, always result in dangerous outcomes which could be fatal when lives are involved. All the time,… Read More »How to prevent your friends from drunk driving
Forklifts are heavy-duty machines. Driving a forklift is not like you’re driving a regular car. A car is a balanced four-point suspension system. A forklift is a three-point suspension system that is unbalanced. lots of dangers occur when using forklifts on loading docks and in… Read More »Toolbox talk on Forklift Safety.