Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments
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Struck-by accidents occur when a person is hit by a moving object. On construction sites this can include being hit on the head by a falling hammer, hit by particles being thrown from a grinder, hit by a truck that's backing up, or hit by a load of wallboard that's being hoisted.
Struck-by accidents are one of the four top causes of fatalities in construction work, and can result in serious injuries as well. But they don't have to happen.
"Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments" provides the information employees need to recognize the struck-by hazards that are associated with construction tasks and take steps to avoid them before accidents happen. Length: 19 minutes
Topics Include:
- What are struck-by hazards?
- Personal protective equipment.
- Traffic safety.
- Heavy equipment.
- Hand and power tools.
- Masonry walls, overhead work and building materials.
- and more.