Focus Four: Struck-By Hazard Recognition

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   Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

2. Slide 2

   YES

   • Avoid struck-by hazards by not working within the swing radius of heavy equipment
3. Slide 3

   Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

   • Source: Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17792-08-60-F-48 by Compacion Foundation
4. Slide 4

   YES

   • Grinding or striking materials can create flying object hazards. This worker is protected by equipment guarding and faceshield, but should have safety glasses/goggles
   • Source: Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17792-08-60-F-48 by Compacion Foundation
5. Slide 5

   Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

   • Source: Construction Safety Council
6. Slide 6

   YES

   • The wrecking ball is loosely attached to arm; could come loose and strike operator’s cab
   • A worker could be struck by the wrecking ball, hit, or run over by the excavator 6
   • Source: Construction Safety Council
7. Slide 7

   Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

8. Slide 8

   YES

   • No head protection - workers exposed to struck-by hazards from falling objects
9. Slide 9

   Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

10. Slide 10
    • Unsecured gas cylinders are being transported, exposing workers to struck-by hazard from flying projectiles
    • YES
11. Slide 11

    Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

    • Source: OTI Course #2000
12. Slide 12

    YES

    • Source: OTI Course #2000
    • Avoid working below suspended overhead materials. Worker is exposed to falling and swinging struck-by hazards
13. Slide 13

    Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

14. Slide 14

    YES

    • Highway construction worker needs to wear high visibility reflective clothing to help prevent struck-by hazard from moving heavy equipment
15. Slide 15

    Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

16. Slide 16

    YES

    • Slip form paver had blind spot to the rear exposing workers to a struck-by hazard from moving heavy equipment; mirror was added in order for operator to see
17. Slide 17

    Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

    • Source: OTI Course #2080
18. Slide 18

    YES

    • Stay clear of loads that are suspended or about to be suspended which create struck-by hazards from falling or swinging objects. If control of the load by a worker is necessary then a tag line should be used
    • Source: OTI Course #2080
19. Slide 19

    Recognize Any Hazard(s)?

    • Source: Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17792-08-60-F-48 by Compacion Foundation
20. Slide 20

    YES

    • Powder-actuated tools can create flying object struck-by hazards. Never drive into easily penetrated materials when workers are on the other side
    • Source: Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17792-08-60-F-48 by Compacion Foundation