Introduction:G. Scott Earnest, Acting Director, Office of Construction Safety and Health, NIOSH

Panel Moderator:Brad Sant, Sr. Vice President, ARTBA

Panelists:David Fosbroke, Statistician, NIOSHDivision of Safety Research

Travis Parsons, Associate Director of Occupational Safety & Health, Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America

Jerral Wyer, (retired), Director of Occupational Safety and Health, Texas Department of Transportation

David Dostaler, Vice President of Safety, Kraemer North America, LLC

National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents

Why a National Stand-Down?73

79

84

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90 93

80

112

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

STRUCK-BY OBJECT OR EQUIPMENTFATALITIES

Construction

13,8

30

1480

0 1718

0

1583

0

1626

0 197

60

1789

0

1605

0

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

STRUCK-BY OBJECT OR EQUIPMENT

NON-FATAL INJURIESConstruction

Construction vs All Industries Combined• Construction makes up less

than 6% of the U.S. Workforce.

• It accounts for about 12% of the struck-by injuries and 17% of the fatalities.

Construction Sectors

• The Highway, Street and Bridge sector has the most fatalities.

• The Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning subsector has the most injuries.

• The Masonry subsector has the highest rate of injuries.

Struck-by Vehicles• Between 2011-2018, there were

4,980 non-fatal injuries in construction.

• During the same period there were 502 fatal injuries.

• In 2018, construction accounted for 20% of struck-by vehicle fatalities.

A National SurveyIndustry Perceptions of Struck-by Incidents

Purpose of Survey

• Add to the construction industry’s understanding of factors that contribute to struck-by incidents

• Assess awareness of National Work Zone Awareness Week and support a National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents

• Identify materials needed to support Stand-Down activities• Inform the development of new resources and strategies to

protect workers by reducing struck-by hazards

Participants (n=243)

Contractor, 42%

Union, 16%

Government Agency, 13%

Trade/Professional Assoc.,

8%

Other, 20%

Who they work for…

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

Segment of the industry worked in most frequently

Experience

Years, 88%

In the industry

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Involved/Witnessed Victim

With struck-by incidents

Primary Causes of Struck-by Incidents

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Other

Motorists/Intrusions

Flying Particles/Objects

Trucks & Construction Vehicles

Falling Tools/Objects

Construction Equipment

Series 1

Biggest Barriers to Preventing Struck-by IncidentsFor Employers

Lack of understandin

g/ information

31%

Scheduling pressure

25%

Lack of training

20%

Cost associated

with controls16%

Other8%

For Workers

Lack of management commitment

27%

Emphasis on production

28%

Lack of training

30%

Lack of safer equipment/

tools8%

Other7%

Most Effective Materials to Raise Awareness & Change Practices

30%

1%

8%

17%

30%

78%

Other

Webinars

Materials in newsletters

Videos

Posters on Job sites

Toolbox Talks

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• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• American Road & Transportation Builders Association• Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America

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Introduction:G. Scott Earnest, Acting Director, Office of Construction Safety and Health, NIOSH

Panel Moderator:Brad Sant, Sr. Vice President, ARTBA

Panelists:David Fosbroke, Statistician, NIOSHDivision of Safety Research

Travis Parsons, Associate Director of Occupational Safety & Health, Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America

Jerral Wyer, (retired), Director of Occupational Safety and Health, Texas Department of Transportation

David Dostaler, Vice President of Safety, Kraemer North America, LLC

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