Avoid accidents by learning about these dangerous hazards.

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Avoid accidents by learning about these dangerous hazards

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Avoid accidents by learning about these dangerous hazards

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Objective

• To make all employees aware of the hazards of struck-by incidents and how to prevent them on the jobsite

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Background

Struck-by statistics

(2007, OSHA)

• Total deaths from struck-by cases: 504

• Construction industry deaths: 311

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Background

Struck-by statistics

(2007, OSHA)

•Approximately 26% of deaths in construction are from struck-by accidents

•Approximately 10% of all occupational deaths are from struck-by accidents

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Background

• Struck by incidents happen all too often on our jobsites

• These injuries occur when a worker comes into forcible contact with a flying, falling, swinging or rolling object

• One of OSHA’s “Focus Four”

• The four main safety hazards that account for 57% of all fatalities on construction sites

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Ground-level objects

• Equipment can turn quickly and hit someone in the area.

• Pay attention to all your surroundings

• Traffic

• When working around traffic, wear highly visible clothing and use cones or other warning devices (physical barriers) to help keep yourself and the public safe

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Chainsaw considerations

• Look for materials in trees that could cause a projectile hazard or a possible kickback

• Spikes or nails

• Do not leave a chainsaw running when not in use

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Chainsaw considerations

• Keep both hands on the handles

• Maintain secure footing at all times

• Proper usage and wearing of the correct PPE is very important

• Avoid and be cautious of kickback

• Do not saw with the tip and if the saw comes with tip guards, keep them in place

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Struck-by flying object(s)

• Flying objects could either strike another worker, the public, or even cause property damage

• All can be avoided by properly communicating what to look for when doing the walk-around before starting the work

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Struck-by flying object(s)

• When required, wear hard hats at all times

• Stack material properly and secure materials if needed to prevent sliding, falling, or even collapsing

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Struck-by flying object(s)

• Use proper PPE where machines or tools may cause flying particles

• Safety glasses, goggles, face shields, etc.

• Inspect tools, such as saws and lathes, to ensure that protective guards are in good condition

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Struck-by flying object(s)

• If working with nail guns, make sure to learn and follow the proper training protocol

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Review

• Struck-by hazards can be fatal, representing one of the four most dangerous types of hazards in the construction industry

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Review

• By wearing the proper PPE, carefully examining the work area for struck-by hazards before beginning work, and planning tasks ahead of time, these accidents are preventable

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Review

• All workers on the jobsite must be alert to potential struck-by hazards

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Review

• ‘Struck-by’ incidents are not just caused by falling objects, they also can be caused by road hazards and chainsaws

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