July 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Acclimatizing Workers

Eat for the Heat

Hydration is Key

Training Workers Before the Heat


June 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Battery Safety

Chainsaw Safety

Drilling and Demolition Safety

Heart Attacks at Work


St. Louis NEEDS YOUR HELP to recover after Friday 5.16.25. devastating tornado:

URGENT need for tarps, wood (2×4 lumber and plywood), wood screws, PPE, and workers for STL, see URGENT NEED FOR TARPS, WORKERS FOR TORNADO RELIEF.

  • SKILLED LABOR is desperately needed to assist.  If your company needs help in coordinating assistance to support those affected by the severe weather in our region, please contact:

 DONATIONS:  Top 35 Most Needed Items to help food pantries and partner agencies better serve the community.

Donation Drop-Off Location:
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044

Drop-Off Hours:

  • Monday–Friday:8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

No need to call or coordinate in advance—just stop by during the listed hours. Your generosity makes a real difference for our neighbors in need.

Supply drop-off locations:

  • O’Fallon Park Rec Complex: 4343 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
    • Top needs at this location: Non-perishable food and reusable bags/totes – medium to large size
  • Urban League (Kingshighway location):1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63113
  • 4144 Martin Luther King Drive (serving The Ville neighborhood)

SAFETY Reminders:

In the aftermath of a tornado, workers/volunteers may be involved in a variety of response and recovery operations. The following are general guidelines that may be applicable to workers/volunteers involved in assessing and/or cleaning up the damage to their worksite. However, some operations, such as utility restoration, cleaning up spills of hazardous materials, and search and rescue, should only be conducted by workers who have the proper training, equipment and experience.

Potential Hazards:  Response and recovery work in tornado-impacted areas presents safety and health hazards that should be properly identified, evaluated, and controlled in a systematic manner to reduce or eliminate occupational safety and health risks to response and recovery workers. Some of the specific hazards associated with working in the aftermath of tornadoes include:

  • Hazardous driving conditions due to slippery and/or blocked roadways
  • Slips and falls due to slippery walkways
  • Falling and flying objects such as tree limbs and utility poles
  • Sharp objects including nails and broken glass
  • Electrical hazards from downed power lines or downed objects in contact with power lines
  • Falls from heights
  • Burns from fires caused by energized line contact or equipment failure
  • Exhaustion from working extended shifts
  • Heat and Dehydration

General Precautions:

  • Continue to monitor your local radio or television stations for emergency information and the potential of additional storms. Be aware of possible structural, electrical, or gas-leak hazards.
  • If such hazards are identified, report them to the proper local authorities and/or utility.
  • Do not touch downed power lines or objects in contact with downed power lines.
  • Wear proper clothing when walking on or near debris, including boots and gloves.
  • Be careful around sharp objects, including nails and broken glass.
  • Use the proper safety precautions when operating generators, chainsaws, or other power tools.
  • Take steps to prevent heat illnesses and dehydration.

Fact Sheets and Quick Cards www.osha.gov/tornado/resources

OSHA has the following materials to assist employers with assessing and controlling the hazards common to most response and recovery work in tornado-impacted areas.

For more information, see Responding to Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or for a full list of related materials, see the Additional Resources page.

Maryanne Heuer, MS, CSP, CHST

Compliance Assistance Specialist

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), St. Louis Area Office

U.S Department of Labor

Office:  (314) 425-4249, Cell:  (314) 296-1387

OSHA Duty Officer:  (314) 425-4249, Email:  [email protected]

www.osha.gov


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MAY 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Anchorage Points

After a Fall

Holding a Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

Scaffolding and Fall Protection


APRIL 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Driving Safely

Hands Free Law

Lockout Tagout Programs

Walking and Working Surfaces

 


MARCH 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Ergonomics and Tools

Lockout Tagout Programs

Respirators

Use Caution Around Powerlines


FEBRUARY 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Distractions

Live Circuits can Kill You

Warmup and Break Schedules

What is a Defensive Driver

 



JANUARY 2025 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Carbon Monoxide

Frostbite and Hypothermia Symptoms

Ice and Snow

Portable Heaters at the Worksite


DECEMBER 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Cold Awareness Layering Systems

Protect Yourself From the Cold

Training for Cold Weather

Weathering Wind Hazards


NOVEMBER 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Hard Hats What do all the Markings Mean

Lifts and Platforms

Storm Watch

You are the Sharpest Tool in the Box


OCTOBER 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Autumn – a Season of Hazards

Avoid Slips Trips Falls

Foot Leg Protection

Near Misses


SEPTEMBER  2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!  See resources below that may help you or someone you know!

Suicide Prevention Awareness Mental Health versus Mental Illness

Suicide Prevention Reducing the Stigma

Suicide Prevention Self Awareness Self Care

Suicide Prevention Warning Signs

 


AUGUST 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Heat Illness First Aid

Heat Related Illness Symptoms

Monitoring Workers at Risk for Heat-Related Illnesses

Work Rest Schedule

 


JULY 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Emergency Preparedness for Weather

Excavation and Trench Considerations

Soil Sloping and Benching

Trench Protective System Requirements


JUNE 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Working Alone

When a Trench or Excavation Collapses

Safety Culture

Heart Attack Angina and Stroke

 


May 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Concrete Hazards

Don’t Let Gravity Take You Down

Excavations and Trenching Considerations

Health Hazards of Solvents

 


April 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Ladder Safety

OSHAs First Aid Standard

Slips Trips and Falls

Unexpected Driving Situations

 


March  2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Ladder Safety Guidelines

Maintaining Your OSHA 300 Log

New Hire Training

Proper Lifting for Back Safety

 


February  2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Computer Eye Strain

Preparing for Winter Hazards

Staying Warm When Working Outside

Winter Weather Hazards 

 


January 2024 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Frostbite and Hypothermia

Layering Systems

Substance Abuse

Winter Weather Advisories

 


December 2023 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Handling Propane Tanks

Housekeeping at the Worksite

Portable Heaters

Training for Cold Weather


October 2023 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Autumn

Asbestos Controls

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Think Like a Safety Inspector


September 2023 TOOL BOX TALKS | Provided by the ASA Safety Committee | Click Below to Download

Heat Illness First Aid

Interrupting Electricity

Preventing Office Falls

Safety That Fits Like a Glove