Safety

Scaffolding safety tips Why do we need to worry about scaffolding safety? There are many dangers on construction sites; some are obvious – like heavy machinery, equipment, deep excavations and trenches – while others dangers to site safety are more…

Warning letter for safety non compliance sample and template In this article, we cover how you can draft and present a warning letter for safety non compliance and provide you with some proven resources including a sample letter and editable…

Safety letter to contractor (or subcontractor) sample and template In this article, we provide you with a sample safety letter to contractors, as well as some helpful tips and resources (including an editable template) which you can use to better…

Toolbox talk for electrical safety – How to conduct the best electrical safety talk Why is a toolbox talk for electrical safety a good toolbox talk topic? Electrical hazards are en ever-present danger to most people in the world, as…

Toolbox talk on manual handling Do you need to do a toolbox talk on manual handling? The short answer is yes, it’s extremely important that you do a toolbox talk on manual handling. Manual handling – defined as any task…

Toolbox talk for working at height In this post, we provide you with critical details and free resources about running a toolbox talk for working at height, and provide a number of tips on how to lead effective discussions about…

An example of a working at heights risk assessment Working at heights Working at heights is extremely commonplace in a number of industries – including construction, electrical, fire fighting and window cleaning. In these industries, workers frequently work from and…

Safe work permits: Types, examples, procedure and systems you should know What is a safe work permit? A safe work permit is a ‘form’ or permit which is used to evaluate and identify hazards associated with dangerous and non-routine jobs…