Toolbox Talks

Safety Meeting Toolbox Topics and Tailgate Talks

Supported Scaffolds

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Source: Construction Association of Michigan

Supported scaffolds consist of one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support. Supported scaffolds include fabricated frame scaffolds, tube and coupler scaffolds, wall brackets, form brackets, ladder jack and pump jack scaffolds.

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Portable Ladder Safety

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Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

There are three basic types of portable ladders – tepladders, extension ladders and straight or single ladders. This safety talk presents information for choosing, using, storing and maintaining each type safely.

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Ladder Safety

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Source: Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission

Falls are responsible for 17.4 percent of all fatal work injuries, so taking time to be safe on a ladder is important. A very important factor in ladder safety is the correct placement of the ladder.

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Assured Grounding Programs and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Electric shock, and too often fatalities, occur on construction jobsites when temporary power systems are in use. All construction workers who operate power tools should receive training in the systems that safeguard them from electrical hazards.