By the Numbers
Struck by incidents are the _________ leading cause of death in construction
What is second
Employees must be aware of their ______________ at all times
What is surroundings
Wayne State University developed a checklist of what to do prior to each shift, name one item
What is:
Walk fully around equipment
Inside cab - clean; mirrors adjusted; seatbelt
After starting check gauges; warning lights
Outside-tires; lights
Before moving warn others
What is one way an injury may occur due to falling object
What is working under a crane; rigging failure; loose or shifting material; lack of overhead protection
Tools can create hazards when what?
What is chipping, grinding, sawing, brushing or hammering
Between 2011-202, Struck-by is the _________ cause of nonfatal injuries by Focus Four type
Rollovers occurred what a vehicle went over and embankment or _____________
What is slope
True or False
During operation using a cell phone is encouraged
False - cell phones - any device can pull your attention away from operating the equipment
When work is occurring above you, wear what?
What is a hard hat
How can you prevent injuries in eyes by flying objects,
What is wear safety glasses
Struck-by incidents are comprised of a number of events/exposure, including
What is vehicles, falling objects, flying objects and variety of others
What causes crane rollovers
What is soft ground; inadequate outrigger support; overload; crane out of level; booming out while singing a load
What is a guideline to prevent rollovers on an embankment
What is
Inspect area of operation, especially berms
Check ground for soft shoulders, crack, water
Never drive on high wall
Approach berm at right angle
Stay one truck length away
Secure what to prevent from falling on people below.
What is tools and materials
Inspect what prior to use
What is tools
What percentage of fatalities of workers on foot involve crane loads or crane booms
What is 20%
If it's necessary to leave equipment, make sure it is _____________
What is secured
What should be marked when working around cranes
What is the swing radius
To eliminate the potential for an injury occurring by an item being moved overhead
What is walk around
Prior to use of tools and equipment, you must be ________________
What is trained