So I quit wearing my tool belt uphill, worst call ever

Thought it would save time on this sloped beam job, just carried stuff in my pockets. Halfway up, my wrench slid out and nailed the safety guy's coffee cup below. He jumped a foot, coffee went everywhere, and we all cracked up. Now I'm back to strapping everything on, no shortcuts.

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bell.emma18h ago

That momentum from a fall adds way more force than people realize. A two-pound wrench from three stories up can crack a hard hat or break bones. It’s why some sites now require tethers for anything over a certain weight, not just the big stuff. Your coffee incident was a cheap lesson compared to a hospital visit.

piper_scott1d ago

I saw a report from a construction safety group that said dropped tools cause a lot of site accidents. They had data showing how often small items fall from pockets on sloped work. Your wrench story is a perfect example of why they push for tool belts or tethers. Even a light tool can gain speed and hit someone hard from up high. It feels like a hassle to strap everything on, but it really does prevent worse mishaps. Glad your situation was just a spilled coffee and not a real injury.