Safety Toolbox Talks

Collective Crane Coaching

• When should you perform an inspection of the crane?
• What should be used to verify acceptable load-weights for cranes?
• What should be barricaded prior to operation of crane? Why are established exclusion zones important?

Overhead power lines

• Which authority is qualified to provide power line voltage information and must do so within two days of request? (Hint: 1926.1407(e))
• As required by OSHA 1926.1407(a) what must be done before assembling or disassembling equipment that could be closer than 20 feet to an energized power line?
• What are the minimum clearance distances for rated line voltage as established in Table A of 1926.1408?

Rigging It Right

• According to OSHA 1926.251(a)(6), how often should rigging equipment be inspected?
• The employer shall have each synthetic web sling marked or coded with what important information as required by OSHA 1926.251(e)(1)?
• As illustrated in the Rigging It Right Toolbox Safety Talk, what does stretching in a shackle eye & pin hole indicate?
• Where should unessential personnel be located during a lifting operation?
• In an offset center of gravity load, will the short sling or the long sling carry the greater load?
• According to OSHA 1926.251(d)(6), what considerations would require the immediate removal from service of natural and synthetic fiber rope slings?

Sending The Right Signals

• According to OSHA 1926.1428(a), what must the employer do to verify that the signal person meets the Qualification Requirements?
• According to OSHA 1926.1428(c), what are the Signal Person Requirements?
• How many signal persons should there be for each task?
• Can any employee on the job serve as a signal person?
• The signal person should always look out for overhead power lines and nay other obstructions that could be in the path of the load or the equipment!
• What should the signal person be focused on during the operation?

solid ground

• According to OSHA 1926.1402(a)(1), what are the three important factors to consider when evaluating whether ground conditions will safely support equipment?
• According to OSHA 1926.1402(c)(2), who has the responsibility to notify the operator about hazards located beneath the equipment setup?
• What are the items that should be considered for a proper and safe working platform?
• What is the fundamental reason for providing foundation stability?
• How do working platforms help with load distribution?
• Why is soil stabilization an important factor in creating a good working platform?
• Why is drainage an important consideration for a safe working platform?

building a safe working platform

• Safety is a fundamental aspect of providing a safe working platform. This includes setting up safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and involving professionals who can provide expert guidance.
• Safe Working Platform programs need to follow specific regulatory standards and guidelines as established by government authorities or industry organizations.
• Who should be responsible for overseeing the development and management of a safe working platform program?
• Why is it important to involve geotechnical engineers or soil stabilization experts in the development of a safe working platform program?
• What are some specific aspects that should be covered in the written guidelines of a safe working platform program?
• How can a company maintain the standards outlined in the safe working platform program?
• Get your free copy of the Recommended Industry Practices for Safe Working Platforms for Construction Equipment.

Exclusion Zones

welding and cutting

hand safety in pile driving