Hazard Awareness Toolbox Talks – page 2

Water changes the way surfaces behave. Concrete, steel, scaffolding planks, ladders, grass, clay, and compacted gravel all lose friction when wet. Mud

Poor air quality means the air contains harmful substances at levels that can damage your lungs or overall health. These contaminants can

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning vegetation, building materials, and other fuels. The particles that create

High winds affect worksites long before the rain starts. Gusts can lift loose materials, topple poorly anchored structures, and push over workers

High winds increase forces on everything above ground level: scaffolds, formwork, crane loads, temporary roofs, fencing, and stacked materials. Even moderate gusts

Thunderstorms are common, but their frequency and intensity in late summer can catch teams off guard. The U.S. National Weather Service reports

Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge created during thunderstorms. When positive and negative charges build up between clouds and the ground, the

UV rays are a form of radiation from the sun that can damage skin cells even on cool or cloudy days. You

Working outdoors means sun exposure is part of the job. While a tan might seem harmless, long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation