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Struck By/Caught Between

Struck By/Caught Between. 29 CFR 1926. Objectives. In this course, we will: Recognize potential struck by/caught between scenarios Identify and recognize the hazard(s) of struck by/caught between Control struck by/caught between hazards. Definitions. 1926.32 (f). Competent person

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Struck By/Caught Between

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  1. Struck By/Caught Between 29 CFR 1926

  2. Objectives • In this course, we will: • Recognize potential struck by/caught between scenarios • Identify and recognize the hazard(s) of struck by/caught between • Control struck by/caught between hazards

  3. Definitions 1926.32 (f) • Competent person • “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards…” Safety

  4. Construction Fatalities (FY 2006-2010) 5-Year Total: 96 Fatalities

  5. Struck By/Caught Between

  6. Struck By/Caught Between • Trenching and excavation • Construction equipment • Tools and equipment • Materials handling, storage, use, and disposal • Rigging • Motor vehicles

  7. Trenching and Excavation • Safety issues • Heavy vehicular traffic • Nearby train traffic • Nearby blasting • Rain; freezes and thaws

  8. Trenching and Excavation • What are the safety issues with: • Heavy vehicular traffic? • Nearby train traffic?

  9. Trenching and Excavation • What are the safety issues with nearby blasting?

  10. Trenching and Excavation • What are the safety issues after rain, snow or other event (thawing, freezing)?

  11. Trenching and Excavation • Safe work practices: • Inspections conducted after any event that increases the risk of a hazardous condition (trench collapse) • Adequately slope or bench sides, or use an appropriate protective system • Enforce employee safe work procedures

  12. Construction Equipment • Safety issues • Overhead hazards • Low visibility

  13. Construction Equipment • Safe work practices: • Vehicle(s) used to haul material and loaded by cranes, power shovels, loaders or other such equipment must have a cab shield or canopy that protects the driver from falling materials.

  14. Construction Equipment • Safe work practices: • Do not drive a vehicle in reverse gear with an obstructed rear view, unless it has an audible reverse alarm, or another worker signals that it is safe.

  15. Construction Equipment • No visibility zone • Three axle dump truck

  16. Construction Equipment • No visibility zone • Dozer

  17. Construction Equipment • No visibility zone • Backhoe loader

  18. Construction Equipment • No visibility zone • Grader

  19. Tools and Equipment • Safety issues: • Improper work procedures • Use of defective equipment

  20. Tools and Equipment • What are the safety issues?

  21. Tools and Equipment • What are the safety issues?

  22. Tools and Equipment Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

  23. Tools and Equipment • Safe work practices: • Provide adequate training in work procedures before tools and equipment are used.

  24. Materials Handling • Safety issues: • Improperly stored materials • Incorrectly cutting ties or other securing devices • Improper loading and unloading

  25. Materials Handling • What safety issues do you see?

  26. Materials Handling • What are the safety issues?

  27. Materials Handling • What safety issues do you see?

  28. Materials Handling • Safe work practices: • Establish and enforce proper work practices, equipment, and controls

  29. Rigging • Safety issues: • Using defective rigging equipment • Excessive loading • Lack of communication

  30. Rigging • What are the safety issues?

  31. Rigging • What are the safety issues?

  32. Rigging • Safe work practices • Load should not exceed rated capacity • Protect sling from sharp corners • Know center of gravity of load • Inspect the rigging • Keep personnel clear • Never leave load unattended • Wear hardhats when lifting

  33. Motor Vehicles • Safety issues: • When vehicle safety practices are not observed, there is a risk of being pinned, caught between and/or struck by vehicles.

  34. Motor Vehicles • Safe work practices • Provide an area of separation between traffic flow and work area

  35. Motor Vehicles • Safe work practices • All workers exposed to the risks of moving roadway traffic or construction equipment should wear high-visibility safety apparel.

  36. Motor Vehicles • What are the safety issues?

  37. Motor Vehicles • What are the safety issues?

  38. Preventing Struck By/Crushed By Injuries • Comprehensive Safety Program • Development, implementation, and enforcement of program for workers • Includes training in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe work conditions and instruction in safe work practices • If a multilingual workforce, instruction should be in the language understood by the worker • Ensures appropriate PPE and usage

  39. Summary • In this course, we discussed: • Potential struck by/caught between scenarios • Identification and recognition of struck by/caught between hazards • Controlling struck by/caught between hazards

  40. Thank You For Attending! Final Questions? 1-800-NC-LABOR (1-800-625-2267) www.nclabor.com

  41. Handouts Place all handouts at the end of this presentation.

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