WRYKER Blog Posts
WRYKER Recommends: Work Gloves - A Practical Guide
Work gloves are a critical part of jobsite safety, protecting workers from cuts, punctures, abrasions, and chemical exposure. However, not all gloves offer the same level of protection, and choosing the right pair means understanding how they are tested and rated. Whether you’re in roofing, construction, or another trade, knowing how to interpret glove safety ratings will help you make the best decision for your team.
Toolbox Talk No. 18 - Off-the-Job Safety
This article takes us away from jobsites and into the rest of our lives with the topic Off-The-Job Safety. We provide information and guidance for safe habits in everyday activities like driving, home improvement projects, diet and general wellbeing practices. No day can be taken for granted, and we hope to equip you with tools to keep yourself safe on the job and off.
Toolbox Talk No. 17 - Aerial Lifts
Working at heights is a tricky business. You must elevate yourself and your fellow workers to the desired height while also remaining safe. Some construction companies use scaffolding to accomplish this, but aerial lifts are also a popular means of elevation. Aerial lifts are any vehicle-mounted devices with extendable platforms used to raise workers.
Toolbox Talk No. 16 - Preventing Common Back Injuries In Construction
Back injuries are one of the most common jobsite hazards. These pesky injuries can affect almost every kind of worker – from hands on laborers doing heavy lifting to desk bound office employees sitting all day. In fact, 25% of reported construction injuries are related to back pain. 1 in 100 construction workers will miss seven days of work each year due to back injury.
Toolbox Talk No.15 – Women’s PPE
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE), one size does not fit all. For women in the construction industry, ill-fitting PPE not only c...
Toolbox Talk No. 14 - Heat Stress
It’s summertime, and that means longer days, no school, and the 4th of July. For many, it’s a fun, enjoyable time of year, but as construction workers, we need to remember that with summer comes heat. That heat can be dangerous, causing illness, injury, and death. Today on Toolbox Talks, we will discuss heat stress and what you can do to keep yourself and your team safe in the summer heat.
Toolbox Talk No. 13 - Skylights and Roof Openings
Skylights are a beautiful addition to any building. They provide natural lighting, lower electricity usage, and have been shown to improve mental health for those working or living inside the building. Although there are many benefits, skylights and other roof openings pose a major risk to construction workers. In fact, in 2001, 58 workers died falling through skylights, existing roof openings, and existing floor openings. Many more were injured. Construction workers must follow OSHA guidelines to protect themselves and others. Read on to learn about how to keep yourself and fellow workers safe.
Toolbox Talk No. 12 - Hand Tools: Inspections & Maintenance
Today, we have an essential topic for construction work – how to properly inspect and maintain your hand tools. Every construction worker needs a variety of tools in their belt, but to keep your tools in top shape you need to take good care of them. Whatever your favorite hand tools are, read along for helpful tips and tricks to keep them effective, and how to identify tools that need to be hung up for good.
Toolbox Talk No. 11 - Scaffolding
Scaffolding is as ancient as cave paintings. The first evidence of scaffolding being used is in the oldest cave painting site in the world: Lascaux. Scaffolding has come a long way since then, making pit stops in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. Today, scaffolding is a vital aspect of working at heights. Read along with us at Wryker to find out how to properly use scaffolding!
Toolbox Talk No. 10 - Roof Trash Removal
Today, we will be specifically discussing the removal of debris from roofs. Working at heights is a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. Therefore, we need to make sure we are doing everything to ensure safety. Adequate roof trash removal is a crucial step in creating a safe environment. Read on with us to learn how to remove your debris safely.