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Chemical Safety

Developed by OSHA-Pros: 

  • Chemical Warning Labels 
  • Storing Incompatible Chemicals 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Right to Know About Chemical Hazards: Nanomaterials [English] [Spanish]
  • Solvents [English] [Spanish]
  • Identifying Nano-Enabled Construction Materials [English] [Spanish]
Disaster Response & Emergencies 

Developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Disaster Response Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Disaster Response Trainee Booklet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Emergencies Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Fire Safety [English] [Spanish]
Electrical Safety 

Developed under under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Focus 4 campaign, this toolbox contains seven individual toolbox talks. 

  • Precautions for avoiding electrical shocks 
  • How can we prevent electrocutions while using power tools? 
  • Be aware of the power lines where you live and work 
  • Electrical safety and first aid assistance
  • Working near high voltage energized electrical lines 
  • Precautions when using extension cords 
  • Arc flash protection and considerations 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Electrical Hazards Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: 

  • Electric Power [English] [Spanish]
  • Electric Wiring Safety [English] [Spanish]
  • Extension Cord Safety [English] [Spanish]
  • Lockout/Tagout: Electrically Powered Equipment [English] [Spanish]
Excavation 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Excavation Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Buried Utilities [English] [Spanish]
  • Confined Spaces [English] [Spanish]
  • Trench Safety [English] [Spanish]
Fall Hazards 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Fall Hazards Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Aerial Lifts [English] [Spanish]
  • Equipment: Getting On & Off [English] [Spanish]
  • Falls from Heavy Equipment [English] [Spanish]
  • Guardrails: General Fall Protection and Awareness [English] [Spanish]
  • Preventing Falls from Scaffolding [English] [Spanish]
  • Preventing Falls Through Holes [English] [Spanish]
  • Walking/Working Surfaces [English] [Spanish]
Flagger Safety 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Flagger Safety Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Traffic Safety [English] [Spanish]
Health Hazards 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Health Hazards Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Noise Hazards Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by OSHA-Pros: 

  • Back Sprains and Strains
  • Carbon Monoxide and Your Forklift 
  • Ergonomic Solution to Backbreaking Tasks 
  • Hearing Protection – How Hearing Works 
  • Sprains and Strains Prevention: Toolbox Safety Talk 
  • Prevention of Strains, Sprains, and Material Handling Injuries in Construction [PowerPoint  | PDF]

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Lead Exposure [English] [Spanish]
  • Silica [English] [Spanish]
  • Preventing Exposure: Nano-Enabled Construction Materials [English] [Spanish]
  • Ergonomics Toolbox Talks Collection
  • Lifting & Carrying Materials [English] [Spanish]
  • Vibration: Hand and Arm [English] [Spanish]
  • Wet Concrete [English] [Spanish]
High Visibility Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment 

High Visibility Clothing for Heavy & Highway Construction was developed through the Construction Roundtable of OSHA’s Alliance Program. 

Developed by OSHA-Pros: 

  • Hard Hats and Overhead Safety 
  • Protective Clothing and Equipment: Your Personal Line of Defense 
  • Respiratory Protection: Air-Purifying Respirators Safety  

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Eye Protection [English] [Spanish]
  • Head Protection [English] [Spanish]
  • Noise and Hearing Protection [English] [Spanish]
  • Respiratory Protection [English] [Spanish]
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Work Zones 

Work Zone Safety Toolbox, developed by the Maryland State Highway Administration, provides guidance on the use of portable changeable message signs with speed display, speed display trailers, and other ITS in work zones. 

Ladder Safety  

Developed through the Construction Roundtable of OSHA’s Alliance Program, this toolbox contains six toolbox talks on ladder safety. 

  • Choosing the Right Ladder
  • Inspect Ladders Carefully!
  • Do’s and Don’ts of Using a Ladder
  • Setup and Use of a Ladder
  • Extension Ladder Safety
  • Using a Stepladder Safely 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Falls: Extension Ladders [English] [Spanish]
  • Fixed Ladders [English] [Spanish]
  • Step Ladders [English] [Spanish]
Night Work 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Night Work Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Night Work Flagging Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Night Work High Visibility Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Night Work Risks Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
  • Night Work Temporary Lighting Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Night Work Trainee Booklet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Shift Work [English] [Spanish]
  • Night Shift: Road Work [English] [Spanish]
Runovers and Backovers 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Runovers: All Workers Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
  • Runovers: Contractors Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Runovers: Operators/Drivers Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Runovers and Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Runovers and Backovers Trainee Booklet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training:

  • Work Zone Safety: Working Around Vehicles [English] [Spanish]
  • Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators [English] [Spanish]
Struck-By and Safe Driving 

Developed under OSHA’s Focus 4 campaign, Work Zone Driving gives safety tips to drivers traveling through a work zone. 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Safe Driving Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Struck or Crushed Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: 

  • Boom Truck Safety [English] [Spanish] 
  • Falling Objects [English] [Spanish]
  • Preventing Falling Objects [English] [Spanish]
  • Solutions for Falling Objects and Dropped Tools [English] [Spanish]
Temporary Traffic Control 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Temporary Traffic Control Devices Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
  • Temporary Traffic Control Trainee Booklet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 
Traffic Analysis Toolbox 

Traffic Analysis Toolbox, Volume VIII: Work Zone Modeling and Simulation – A Guide for Decision-Makers, developed by the Federal Highway Administration, provides guidance to decision-makers considering the role of analytical tools in work zone planning and management. 

Traffic Analysis Tools Volume IX: Work Zone Modeling and Simulation – A Guide for Analysts, developed by the Federal Highway Administration, includes detailed real-world and application information to help guide the selection of a modeling approach as well as specific project applications. 

Work Zone Process Review Toolbox 

Work Zone Process Review Toolbox, developed by the Federal Highway Administration, contains tools to help you conduct an effective work zone process review. 

Positive Protection Toolbox 

Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox, developed by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, describes various types of positive protection devices currently in use and provides guidance on where and how each is typically used. 

Safety: Vehicle Operators Toolbox Talk 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: 

  • Operators Toolbox Talk [English] [Spanish] 
  • Cranes: Stability & Tipping [English] [Spanish]
  • Lift Zone Safety: Planning a Lift [English] [Spanish]
  • Overhead Power Lines [English] [Spanish]
  • Prevent Exposure: Silica Dust in Enclosed Cabs [English] [Spanish]
  • Skid Steer Loaders [English] [Spanish]
  • Tower Crane Safety [English] [Spanish]

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Operator Safety Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
Working Outside 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Working Outdoors Toolbox Pamphlet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: 

  • Hot Weather [English] [Spanish]
  • Lightning [English] [Spanish]
  • Lyme Disease [English] [Spanish]
  • Skin Cancer [English] [Spanish]
Worker Safety 

Developed by ARTBA for the Roadway Safety Plus Program: 

  • Roadway Safety Awareness Trainee Booklet [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese] 

Developed by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: 

  • Equipment Maintenance [English] [Spanish]
  • Housekeeping [English] [Spanish]

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