Personal Audits (Pre-Task Planning) – Tool Box Talks

When the word audit is mentioned, people generally think of a negative experience, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax audit or of a confrontation. However, it is possible for audits to be positive.   First, let’s consider the definition of…

Accident & Incident Reporting – Tool Box Talks

DONLEY’S POLICY IS: REPORT ANY INJURY, FIRST AID, AND INCIDENT OR NEAR MISS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OR THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. WHAT DO I REPORT?  Injury: an incident to the body that requires more then just first aid …

Winter Weather Driving – Tool Box Talks

It’s that time of the year again when driving can be treacherous. Many accidents could be avoided if drivers took time to learn and practice these tips for driving safely during snowy and icy conditions. Perhaps the deadliest danger of…

Rigging – Tool Box Talks

Rigging looks like an easy operation, one that doesn’t seem to require any skill or experience. But don’t be fooled. Many people who’ve thought that “anyone can do it” have lost fingers or hands, or suffered more serious injuries. We…