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Ben and Richard's Focused Four (For Real)

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Last week, Richard and Ben set out to cover construction's Focus Four hazards and somehow ended up with Ben's Unfocused Five.

This week, they're back to finish what they started.

Falls, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between hazards, and electrocution. And yes, they actually make it through all four.

Ben's Unfocused 5

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This week's Toolbox Talk focuses on five common risks that continue to cause injuries on construction jobsites: falls from heights, struck-by incidents, caught-in-between hazards, electrical hazards, and slips, trips, and material handling.

Richard and Ben talk through these risks and some of the situations they've encountered on jobsites. It's a good reminder that recognizing a hazard is only part of the job. Taking action before someone gets hurt is what counts.

Ben Gets Carsick

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This week's Toolbox Talk is under five minutes, but that's plenty of time for Richard to make Ben carsick.

Somewhere along the ride, they manage to cover distracted driving, work-zone speed limits, and what happens when someone spots you texting behind the wheel of a company truck.

Richard Finds A Qualified Pencil Operator

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Richard finally found someone who actually knows what to do with a carpenter pencil. Andrew stopped by, grabbed a pencil, and somehow ended up demonstrating the safe way to sharpen one: sharp blade, cut away from yourself. A Toolbox Talk was inevitable.

Ben Retires the 1998 Training Plan

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How old are the training materials your company is using?

Ben and Richard found some dating back to 1998 while cleaning out the AGC/VT materials closet. It got them talking about what contractors should have in place now. They also unveil the AGC/VT 2027 Training Catalog to help members start planning for next year.

Ben's Six Steps To Zero Citations

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There are only about two weeks left in OSHA’s citation year, and inspections have been picking up across Vermont.

If someone shows up on your jobsite, one of the first things you need to know is why they’re there. Is this an inspection? What kind? What’s the scope? Asking those questions is important and so is knowing who on your team is responsible for handling the visit.

In this week’s Toolbox Talk, Ben and Wobby run through six things contractors can do now to get ready, with one goal in mind: fix it before it becomes a citation.

Download the Inspection Checklist, review it with the people who would handle an inspection, and keep a copy in your Inspection Day Kit. It gives you the steps to follow from the moment the inspector arrives through the closing conference.

Ben Goes Looking For Trouble

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Ben looked through recent inspection data to see what’s getting cited on jobsites. In this week's toolbox talk, Ben and Wobby take a look at what inspectors have been finding, along with a few things worth checking on your own jobsites as we head into fall.

Download the September Safety Checklist to review at your own jobsites HERE.

Ben Gets Stuck On Inspections

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A member called AGC/VT looking for help with scaffold inspections, so this week Ben and Wobby walk through what you should be looking for before anyone climbs: starting at the foundation, working your way up, and paying attention to anything that may have changed since the last inspection.

Watch theToolbox Talk, then grab the inspection checklists to use on your own jobsites:
Scaffolding Inspection Checklist (Quick daily check of common scaffold conditions and hazards)
Supported Scaffolding Inspection Checklist (More detailed inspection covering setup, training, loads, and competent-person requirements)

Scott's Taking It On The Shoulder

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Shoulder and arm injuries can add up quickly in construction, especially with repetitive lifting, overhead work, vibrating equipment and the everyday tasks you don't necessarily think twice about.

This week, Wobby and Scott from St. J talk about some simple ways to take a little strain off your shoulders before a nagging problem turns into an injury.