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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Utility Knife Safety

Posted by Jorge Vazquez on June 30, 2014

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There’s one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant . . . the utility knife.

Many workers use utility knives to cut drywall, ceiling tile, strapping, puncture shrinkwrap and open packaging. But one wrong move and these blades can do serious harm.

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your Feet

Posted by Jorge Vazquez on June 26, 2014

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Most people don’t think much about their feet, until a foot begins to hurt. Damage to even one bone, ligament, or muscle in the foot can be very painful and make it difficult or impossible for you to keep on your feet and do your job. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that work related foot injuries are common.

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