Before the lift, ask: WHAT?

W — Weight known? Guessing is not planning. Know the actual load weight before you pick it.   H — Height planned? Understand how high the load needs to travel, what it may pass over, and whether there are overhead hazards.   A — Attachment confirmed? Check the...

Summer called. It’s bringing hazards!

Sure, it might still be a little chilly outside, but don’t let that fool you. The sun is warming up, summer is creeping in, and somehow every year it feels like the jobsite is getting closer to the surface of the sun. Now is the time to start thinking about heat...

Confined Space Training: Why Air Testing Comes First

  One reading at the opening is not enough. In confined space work, hazardous atmospheres can exist at different levels inside the space. Some gases rise. Some settle. Some collect in pockets where ventilation is poor. That means the air near the entry point may test...

Telehandlers and Side Slopes

A slope does not need to be steep to affect machine stability. Add a raised boom, an extended load, uneven ground, soft soil, or travel movement, and the machine’s balance can change faster than expected.   From the cab, the setup may feel routine until the rear end...

Safety and Health Week May 4-9

At Touchback, we understand that the environments our clients work in are often fast-paced, complex, and demanding. Whether it’s on a job site, in a facility, or out in the field, the risks are real and so is the responsibility to protect the people doing the work.  ...

Safety and Health Week 2026!

Help us celebrate Safety and Health Week!!   Creating safe workplaces extends beyond job sites, it strengthens families and communities. Safety & Health Week highlights the importance of taking responsibility not only for ourselves, but for each other.   At...