Struck-By Prevention and Safety
Construction workers should use this type of barrier or equipment to prevent materials from falling onto workers below
What is "toe boards" or "guardrails"?
When working with or around cranes, this is the primary danger that could cause a worker to be struck.
What is "a falling load"?
This safety measure involves ensuring that the equipment operator is aware of the location of workers or other vehicles around the equipment.
What is "the use of a spotter"?
Workers should be trained to always be aware of this common construction hazard, which can occur when materials are lifted, lowered, or moved.
What is "suspended loads"?
This piece of equipment helps protect your head from falling objects on a construction site.
What is a "hard hat"?
In order to prevent workers from being struck by vehicles or equipment, this is required to be worn.
What is "high-visibility clothing" or "reflective vests"?
This common hazard occurs when materials are dropped during handling, increasing the risk of workers being struck
What is "improper material handling"?
o prevent being struck by a moving vehicle on-site, this equipment feature should be used, which helps the operator see workers behind the vehicle
What is "backup cameras" or "rearview mirrors"?
When working in construction zones with mobile equipment, it’s important to use this method to control pedestrian access to the area.
What is "flagging" or "using spotters"?
Before starting work, workers must be trained to recognize and avoid these.
What are "hazards"?
When lifting materials with cranes or other machinery, workers must be aware of this to avoid being struck by swinging loads.
What is "the crane's load swing radius"?
These types of struck-by accidents can occur when workers are working near rotating or moving parts of machinery, like mixers or bulldozers.
What is "being struck by moving equipment"?
This type of equipment hazard occurs when an operator fails to check for workers before lifting or moving heavy equipment, often leading to a struck-by injury.
What is "a failure to conduct a pre-operation safety check"?
This safety measure involves securing loose materials or tools to prevent them from falling from heights and causing struck-by injuries.
What is "tool lanyards" or "secure tie-off"?
This equipment should be used to stop moving vehicles or machinery in case of an emergency.
What is an "emergency stop button"?
This type of safety training ensures workers understand how to avoid being struck by moving machinery or equipment.
What is "equipment safety training" or "site-specific safety orientation"?
In areas where materials are stored at height, this type of struck-by hazard is common when objects or tools are not properly secured.
What is "falling objects"?
Employers should establish this to ensure workers understand how to safely work around large equipment and avoid being struck.
What is "site-specific safety training"?
When materials are being hoisted, workers should avoid this unsafe practice that increases the risk of being struck by falling debris.
What is "standing directly under suspended loads"?
If you’re working near a bulldozer, you should definitely not do this.
What is "try to race it"?
In areas where tools and materials are being moved overhead, this PPE is essential to protect workers from falling objects.
What is a "hard hat"?
If a worker is struck by debris from powered tools, this type of struck-by hazard is known as a result of using tools like grinders, drills, or saws.
What is "flying debris"?
These devices should be used in high-traffic construction areas to alert workers and operators of potential hazards from nearby moving equipment
What are "warning lights" or "audible alarms"?
This strategy involves placing barriers or warning signs around work areas where cranes or other equipment are lifting heavy loads to protect workers from being struck.
What is "establishing exclusion zones"?
When workers are near moving heavy equipment or vehicles, this is the most common struck-by hazard.
What is "being struck by a vehicle or equipment"?