Resources
ICRA/ISLM
Silica Resources
Toolbox Talk – tips for a safe work environment
- Basic Electrical Safety
basic electrical safety geared towards non-electricians
- Bicycle Safety – recommended bicycle safety equipment and proper safety practices
- Compressed Gas Cylinders – compressed gas cylinders can pose serious hazards
- Computer Ergonomics – along with the proliferation of computer technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged
- Confined Spaces – how to identify confined spaces in your buildings
- Construction Site Safety – safety requirements that all visitors must observe when entering a construction site
- Defensive Driving – defensive driving is the art of driving so as to prevent and avoid traffic crashes ...
- Dumpster Safety – dumpster and related equipment safety practices
- Fire Safety – basic fire safety knowledge is an important skill that can save your life on or off the job
- Forklift Safety – handling, approaching and lifting loads with a forklift
- Hand & Power Tools – we often overlook the hazards associated with the common tools that are used on a daily basis
- Hazard Communication – hazard communication provides employees with important safety information for chemicals used in their workplace.
- Heat Stress – how to prevent and treat heat stress
- Hot Work – special precautions are necessary to perform hot work safely
- Ladder Safety – choosing correct ladders, inspecting and proper usage
- Landscaping Safety – general safety and procedures for landscaping equipment
- Lead-Based Paint – lead paint is a major source of lead poisoning in children and can affect adults
- Lifting Safety – proper lifting techniques, how to reduce the risk of back injury and some other general safety tips
- Lockout-Tagout – requirements needed to control hazardous energy while servicing or performing maintenance on machinery or other equipment
- Machine Guarding – guarding involves protecting ourselves from machines and equipment in our work environment
- Means of Egress – emergency evacuation drill procedures
- Office Move – preparing for an office move
- Office Safety – how to keep a clean and safe office environment
- Oil Spill Response – FM employees having a role in managing or maintaning oil-containing devices must be able to initiate an appropriate oil spill response
- Permit Required Confined Spaces – review of procedures for employees who have already been trained in confined space entry
- Personal Protective Equipment – types of PPE and when they should be worn
- Poison Ivy – facts, misconceptions, prevention and treatment
- Safety Signage – common signage and how to assess
- Securing Loads – risks of improperly secured loads, and tips on proper practices
- Snow Removal – shovel, snow plowing and sidewalk/stair snow removal tips
- Snow Thrower Safety – some basic do’s and don’ts of snow thrower usage
- Winter Driving – winter driving is the most difficult driving season
- Working at Elevation – how to identify and protect against fall hazards
- Working in the Cold – overexposure to cold (indoors or outdoors) can be harmful to your health
Safety related councils, institutes and programs
- American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
- The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- American Welding Society (AWS) – Safety and health fact sheets
- CAT Safety Resources – Toolbox Talks, checklists, videos
- The Center for Construction Research and Training – Research, training, and fact sheets
- Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health (eCLOSH) – Toolbox Talks, handouts, images
- Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
- Injury Free Environment (IFE) – SKANSKA’s safety website – Toolbox Talks, trainings
- National Fire Protection Association
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – Data, Statistics and resources
- National Safety Council
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) – Safety advocacy – articles, reports, safety tips
- Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Program
