Safety Conversation with Robert Gilchrist. You can connect with Robert Gilchrist on LinkedIn or visit Gilchrist Safety Solutions, LLC. We talk about getting into safety, challenges, and how to overcome them.    Blog: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/blog/  Quizzes: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/quiz/  Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/    Podcast: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/podcast/  Buzz Sprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923007  ..read more

Safety Conversation with Dragan Savic, CHST. You can connect with Dragan Savic, CHST, on LinkedIn. We talk about getting into safety, what to focus on when getting started, and the need to ask questions and get to know the people you protect.    Blog: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/blog/  Quizzes: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/quiz/ Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/    Podcast: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/podcast/  Buzz Sprout https://www ..read more

Today's construction equipment is powerful and complex.  Safe equipment operation requires complete control.  The following are some general precautions that apply to most construction equipment.  Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com. Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjeromejenkins/  ..read more

Planning is an effective safety tool.  When creating the project plan, one thing to consider is the flow of construction traffic through or around the work areas.   Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com. Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjeromejenkins/  ..read more

The number one cause of lost time work is soft-tissue injuries. Strains and sprains can be controlled by taking a few precautions but first, what is a strain and sprain? Is there really a difference? Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com. Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjeromejenkins/  ..read more

When discussing personal protective equipment (PPE), we generally discuss hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves. We don't often talk about protecting ourselves from weather extremes. Exposure to cold can make it harder to concentrate, move your hands or fingers, and cause your muscles and joints to stiffen. All contributing factors to injuries. Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com. Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjeromejenkins/  ..read more

Lightning can cause catastrophic injury without striking twice; once is usually all it takes. Similarly, overhead loads can cause catastrophic injuries without striking twice. A fall from one of these loads generally leaves a lasting impression. Ensure you keep your distance from cranes, booms, and buckets. Your first accident can be your last accident.    Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com.    Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddjeromejenkins ..read more

Crushed by and caught in between are two of the top four leading causes of death on a construction site. Mobile equipment is one of the most common contributing factors to crushed by and caught in between incidents. To prevent mobile equipment from striking or crushing people, always barricade areas within the “swing radius” of moving parts. This barrier can consist of orange reflective traffic cones, barrels, a snow fence, or a more permanent type of barrier that warns people of the dangers of operating machines.     Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com.    Free We ..read more

Rigging looks like an easy task that requires no special skill or experience. Don't be fooled. Many people have lost fingers and hands or suffered more serious injuries because they thought there was nothing to rigging a load. Nothing could be further from the truth. Only trained and authorized people may rig loads. You must be a qualified rigger before being authorized to rig loads. Download a pdf copy at toddjeromejenkins.com.   Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddje ..read more

Safety Conversation with Grant Frame, CSP. You can connect with Grant Frame, CSP, on LinkedIn. We talk about getting into safety, how you approach safety matters, and why it's important to understand and build relationships with people.   Blog: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/blog/   Quizzes: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/quiz/ Free Weekly Safety Topics: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/category/weekly-safety-topics/    Podcast: https://toddjeromejenkins.com/wordpress/en-US/podcast/   Buzz Sprout https ..read more