National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents · Construction vs All Industries Combined •...
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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, NIOSH Division 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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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
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
STRUCK-BY OBJECT OR EQUIPMENTFATALITIES
Construction
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0 1718
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0 1976
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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
<1 Year, 1% 1-5 Years, 6% 6-10 Years,
5%
10> 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
Visit Work Zone Safety to find resources and information from trusted sources: https://cpwr.com/research/work-zone-safety
• National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by IncidentsGet ideas & share what you did for your Stand-Down and receive a certificate of participation.
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association• Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America
And more……
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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
