A worker suffered multiple injuries from being entangled in the contra-rotating rollers of a potato harvester. The Employer ( a farmer) was later fined the sum of £4,992 and was ordered to pay costs of £5,805. Read the story that leads to the fine. On… Read More »A farmer was fined after the worker became entangled in a potato harvester
Safe work procedures are directions or step by step approaches on how to carry out a particular activity safely, often used for hazardous jobs. The truth of the matter is that workers will always be workers. A Worker will like to engage in a shortcut… Read More »What to do if a worker fails to follow a safe work procedure in a workplace.
Ladder safety prevents falls from height when using a ladder. Falls from ladders represent the majority of fall injuries from elevation witnessed in the industry. Fall records from carpentry and residential construction work show that unstable ladders, slips and loss of the ladder footing contributed… Read More »Toolbox talk on ladder safety
Teamwork involves when people come together to work for a common goal. Common goals may be to achieve a particular activity or engage in a task to get a result. Or have a defined outcome. For some people, TEAM means Together everyone achieves more. And… Read More »Toolbox talk on teamwork
Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace can lead to injuries and accidents. Over 70% of these are caused by human behavior, such as horseplay, poor hygiene, complacency, and use of damaged or inappropriate personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include unstable work areas, overloaded electrical sockets, poor sanitary conditions, and defective equipment. Ensuring safety involves supervision, correction of hazards, reporting unsafe practices, and educating workers about their impacts.
The conveyor system is used for transporting materials from one place to another, usually for bulky or heavy materials. More so, conveyors are mechanical handling equipment that is fast and efficient for the movement of materials. We have many types of conveyor systems. They are In… Read More »Toolbox talk on the conveyor system
How to prevent drowsy driving Drowsy driving comes from being tired and feeling sleepy while on the wheel. Meanwhile, drowsy driving is similar to driving drunk where a driver is driving under the alcohol influence. Sleepiness like alcohol decreases your awareness and slows your reaction time. In… Read More »How to prevent drowsy driving
Each day, construction workers are hit by hazards. These hazards include vehicles, wood, tools, work materials, etc. And it’s called a “struck-by hazard” in the construction industry. Struck-by injuries accounted for nearly one in five construction workplace fatalities. However, there are many laws and regulations… Read More »Toolbox talk on struck-by hazard
Chain saw safety is good to prevent incidents emanating from chain saw use. Well, a chain saw is a powerful piece of work equipment usually notorious for severe accidents that happen in the wood industry. That’s why it’s essential to protect the employee during usage. … Read More »Toolbox talk on a chain saw 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
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
