Caught-By Hazards
This type of hazard occurs when workers are caught in or between machinery or other moving parts.
What is "a caught-in hazard"?
Workers can get caught in the moving parts of machinery. What is the primary safety measure required by OSHA to prevent this hazard?
What is "machine guarding"?
A worker is at risk of being caught between machinery and walls while working in a tight space. What safety measure can be used to prevent this hazard?
What is "maintaining a safe working distance and using a spotter"?
To prevent workers from being caught in moving machinery, this should always be in place
What is "a safety guard"?
If you're working near a moving machine, what should you always do to avoid getting caught by it?
What is "keep a safe distance"?
A worker can get caught by a moving vehicle or piece of equipment on a busy construction site. What safety measure can prevent this?
What is "maintaining a safe distance or using spotters"?
What type of guard is required to protect workers from the rotating parts of machinery like belts and pulleys?
What is "a fixed or interlocked guard"?
Workers entering a tight space with heavy equipment should always check for what type of potential hazard?
What is "pinch points or crush hazards"?
Workers should do this before entering any excavation site to avoid being caught by a collapse.
What is "check for proper shoring"?
If you’re working in an area with overhead cranes, what is one important thing to remember to avoid being caught by falling objects?
What is "wear a hard hat"?
When workers are near a construction crane, the risk of being caught by a falling load is high. What safety procedure should be followed to avoid this hazard?
What is "securing the load before lifting"?
A worker is at risk of being caught in the moving parts of a power saw. What must be installed to prevent injury?
What is "a blade guard"?
What is a critical step when working with large equipment in confined spaces to prevent getting caught in moving parts?
What is "securing the equipment and using a spotter"?
When operating cranes or hoisting equipment, which safety practice reduces the risk of workers being caught by falling loads?
What is "securing all loads with proper rigging before hoisting"?
If you're in a tight space and a machine is operating nearby, what should you be careful of?
What are "pinch points"?
To prevent being caught in a trench collapse, OSHA requires a specific form of trench protection when the trench is over 5 feet deep. What is the required protection?
What is "a trench box or shoring system"?
What is the first step a worker should take before performing maintenance on machinery to prevent getting caught in moving parts?
What is "follow lockout/tagout procedures"?
When working in a confined space, workers must have what in place to ensure they can safely escape in case of an emergency?
What is "an exit route or emergency escape plan"?
This should be used to prevent workers from being caught by the moving parts of heavy equipment.
What is "a lockout/tagout system"?
If you're near a machine, what should you do to avoid being hurt by it?
What is "stay away from moving parts"?
When using a crane to lift materials, OSHA requires certain steps to avoid a caught-by hazard from swinging loads. What is a critical step to prevent this hazard?
What is "using tag lines to control the load and avoid swinging"?
f a piece of machinery has exposed gears and moving parts, what type of safeguarding should be used to protect workers from being caught?
What is "a safety guard or barrier"?
Workers may get caught between equipment and walls in a tight space. What is the key to avoiding this hazard?
What is "clear communication and designated safe zones"?
Workers should always be trained to recognize these to prevent being caught between equipment and structures.
What are "hazard zones"?
What should you do if a giant pile of bricks is about to fall on you while you're working?
What is "run"