Struckby hazards being struck by an object is one of the leading causes of constructionrelated deaths. This fact sheet provides employers and workers at outdoor worksites with lightning safety recommendations from the occupational safety and health administration osha and the national oceanic and. Struckby flying object hazards are those that are thrown, hurled, or propelled through space and strike workers. Electrical, fall, and struckby hazards comprise the other three, as identified by osha. Avoiding oshas fatal four struckby hazards constructconnect.
Being struck by an object is one of the leading causes of constructionrelated deaths. Struckby injuries are produced by an object that forcibly impacts a person. Few people really understand the dangers of lightning. There are four common struckby hazards in construction. For more information on controlling vehicles and traffic around a jobsite, visit the traffic control topic page many struckby injuries occur when a worker is struck by a flying or falling object, such as a nail or piece of falling equipment. Osha cranes and derricks in construction final rule, compliance assistance fact sheets fact sheets include. Today we are focusing on struckby hazards and how to prevent and protect against them. Nov 21, 2016 frequently asked questions about the aliso canyon gas leak and its impact. Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves. Falls, caughtin or between, struckby and electrocution. Lightning fact sheet there are an estimated 25 million cloudtoground lightning flashes each year in the united states, nearly 650,000 of which occur in illinois alone. Road construction hazards fact sheet the national work. Protecting workers from the hazards of abrasive blasting materials osha pdf this fact sheet provides ways to protect workers from abrasive blasting hazards. Sep 27, 2017 health effects of hexavalent chromium date.
Allow safe aisle and door clearance to prevent getting caught or knocking down material. Caughtin or between hazards course description o focus four hazards including falls, caughtin or between, struckby and electrocution, collectively represent the direct cause of 90% of all deaths that occur in the construction industry. Pushback vehicles fact sheet preventing struck by injuries. These types of incidents continue to cause many fatalities and. Struckby falling object hazards exist when something falls from an elevation to lower level. Employers should create duties so as to remove or minimize struckby hazards 2. To determine if an event was a struckby accident, ask yourself. Use protective measures such as toeboards and debris nets. Struckby hazards are mostly related to improper material and equipment handling as well as poor housekeeping. Improper manual lifting or carrying loads that are too heavy, large or unwieldy being struck by materials or being caught in pinch points. Construction etool struckby occupational safety and. Struckby swinging object hazards occur when materials are mechanically lifted, thus having potential to swing, slam or slip and strike workers. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
Stack materials to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse. Struckby hazards are related to material handling and housekeeping. It is important to point out that in construction, struckby hazards can resemble. Demonstrate the proper way to stack materials on a forklift or other constructionrelated vehicle to prevent. Caughtin or between hazards course description o focus four hazards including falls, caughtin or between, struck by and electrocution. Workers also have the right to file a complaint with osha if they believe that there are either violations of osha standards or serious workplace hazards.
Landslide hazards background information a twopage fact sheet with basic information about landslide hazards and safety issues related to wet weather conditions in landslideprone areas. Struckby flying object hazards injuries from flying objects can include being struck by accidental nail gun discharges, thrown tools or debris, or the tip flying off a saw blade. An interdisciplinary annotated bibliography arboleda, c. It is important to point out that in construction, struckby hazards can resemble caughtin or between hazards. Poorly stacked material may fall or slide and objects blocking aisles could cause bumps or tripping. These hazards include falls, electrocution, caughtinbetween, and struckby. The occupational safety and health act of 1970 affords workers the right to a safe workplace view oshas workers rights page. Although femas statutory exclusions under section 316 of the stafford act exempt most debris removal actions. Visitors should have safety orientation and be escorted. Tools or loose parts left on window ledges, shelves, or working platforms.
The dos and donts for preventing struckby constructionrelated injuries. Fact sheet struckby accidents if vehicle safety practices are not observed at your site, you risk being pinned between construction vehicles and walls, being struck by the rotating boom of a crane or by swinging backhoes, being crushed beneath overturned vehicles, having a truck or a piece of heavy. Struckby rolling object hazards occur when an object is rolling, moving or sliding on the same level as a worker. In some instances, it includes collection of private property debris placed at the curb. They include fall hazards, electrocution hazards, struckbyobject hazards.
This fact sheet does not apply to the demolition of privately owned structures. Struckby accidents struckby accidents are related to material handling and housekeeping and occur when work tools, materials, vehiclemachinery, flying debris, or any other type of object hits someone. The osha focus four, also known as the osha fatal four, is a group of four hazard categories that exists in the construction industry. The most serious struckby injuries occur when a worker is stuck by a moving vehicle or piece of equipment. They are listed here in date order, starting with the most recent. Belt loader types and fundamentals an explanation of the different types of belt loaders and how they are used for various sizes of aircraft general driving fact sheet guidance for safe driving on the airport operations area prevent struck by objects to prevent potential injuries and damage associated with objects falling from belt loaders, the following is provided as a guide for safe. When the minimum required time for this module has elapsed, you will be allowed to proceed.
A struckby hazard is anything that produces forcible contact or impact between. Oshanoaa fact sheet lightning safety when working outdoors osha fs 3863 2016 english. Electronic materials include a fact sheet with incident data and. Protecting workers at indoor firing ranges fact sheet osha 3772 2018 english. Osha fact sheets all subjects available for download. Lightning kills an average of 47 people in the united states each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. Always wear ppe designed and recommended for the job. Caught instruck by hazards gribbins insulationgribbins insulation. Socalled struck by hazards are one of the big four types of dangers at construction sites, along with fall, caughtincaughtbetween, and electrical hazards. Struckby hazards at construction sites trekker group.
Niosh fact sheet fatal injuries among landscape services workers landscape services workers incidents in comparison with 43% for all u. By hazards california focus in this module you will find references to both federal osha and calosha. A struckby hazard refers to an accidentincident in which a worker is hit and injured by an object, tool or piece of equipment. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Caught inbetween hazards are one of the top four construction site safety concerns, called the fatal four. Struckby hazards le sson is part of the 4hour block consisting of segments on each of the focus four hazards. Fatalities in trenching operationsanalysis using models of.
Workers should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Lightning facts and information national geographic. Trainers note poor housekeeping and messy work areas contribute to struckby hazards. Box 149104, austin, tx 78714 5126766000 8005784677. Which event below should be classified as a caughtin accident. Each issue of hazards includes a centrepage factsheet, giving detailed advice, references and information sources on a hazards issue. Map of landslides in the conterminous united states map download pdf files of maps showing the locations of debris flow landslide areas in the united states. Our primary objective is to provide the student with understanding struck. Lightning strikes the united states about 25 million times a year. Hazards of conveyors conveyors are used to transport materials horizontally, vertically, at an angle, or around curves. Texas department of insurance 333 guadalupe, austin tx 78701 p. Fatal facts occupational safety and health administration. Struckby hazards 042011 page i trainer preparation guidance the construction focus four.
Environmental and historic preservation ehp fact sheet. Lightning is often overlooked as an occupational hazard, but employers need awareness about lightning hazards to ensure their workers safety. The focus four hazard categories are collectively responsible for more than half of all fatalities that occur on construction sites. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Osha continues focus on protecting workers from struckby vehicle hazards at job sites in kansas, nebraska, and missouri. To prevent struck by injuries while operating pushback vehicles. The hazards construction workers are most often struck by heavy equipment and vehicles. Homebuilding, mechanical and sheet metal work, and lumber and builders.
Hazards depend on the type of conveyer, the material conveyed, the location of the conveyor, and how close the conveyer is to workers. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Osha continues focus on protecting workers from struckby. To know the common hazards associated with falling objects so that injuries can be prevented. Fact sheets, infosheets and hazard alerts 1bromopropane. These four hazards are the most common causes of death and injuries on construction sites. For information on confined spaces in the construction industry, visit our confined spaces web page. Struckby and caughtin hazards annotated bibliography.
Brainstorm for some possible injuries that could occur as a result of flying or falling objects or moving vehicles. Road construction hazards fact sheet prepared by laborers health and safety fund of north america 905 16th street, nw washington, dc 20006 for laborers international union of north america liuna members, employment in the road construction industry is hazardous. This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science. Osha publications fact sheets, infosheets and hazard. Caught in or between and struck by hazards are two of oshas focus four. Protecting workers from the hazards of abrasive blasting materials fact sheet osha fs 3697 2014 english. These fatal four are the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Fact sheet centers for disease control and prevention. Lightning can be fascinating to watch, but it is also extremely dangerous it is the underrated killer. What are the major types of struckby hazards in construction.