Falls
What is a common place that people have fallen from?
Ladders, roofs, scaffolding, or large skyscraper construction areas.
Rigging failures, loose or shifting materials, equipment malfunctions, or vehicle and equipment strikes.
What is a result/symptom of electrical hazards?
Burns, electrocution, shock, fire, explosions, or an arc flash/arc blast.
What might a worker get caught in between?
Machines, devices, or tools.
True or False, injuries and fatalities in the workplace have increased over the years?
False.
What is one reason why a fall may occur?
Unprotected sides, holes, or improperly constructed walking or working surfaces.
2,162.
What can cause an electrocution?
Exposed wiring, wet conditions while outlets are exposed, power lines, or improper use of electrical cords.
Properly guarding equipment, implementing safe practices on estivation sites, or ensuring secure support for machinery.
True or False, Fall Protection - General Requirements is the leading source of workplace citations in 2017?
True.
How many Fall Protection violations were there in 2017?
6,072.
What percentage of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment/vehicles?
75%
How many Electrical - Wiring Methods violations were there in 2017?
1,405.
How many Machine Guarding violations were there in 2017?
1,933.
On average, how many work-related fatalities happen in the US every day?
12
What percentage of construction-related fatalities were falls?
36%
What percentage of construction-related fatalities come from being struck by a object?
10%
What percentage of construction-related fatalities were electrocutions?
9%
What percentage of construction-related fatalities were from being caught in/between objects?
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.