Falling or flying objects at work sites pose significant risks to workers, potentially causing minor to severe injuries. Key safety measures include using hard hats, securing loads, stacking materials properly, and employing appropriate personal protective equipment. Additional safety practices involve avoiding work under moving loads, inspecting tools, and using barricades in hazardous areas.

1. FALLING OBJECTS
Falling or flying objects on a work-site can expose workers to relative minor injuries,
such as cuts and abrasions, as well as more serious injuries, such as concussions or
blindness. Working beneath scaffolds or other areas where overhead work is being
performed puts workers at risk from falling objects. Flying objects become a concern
when workers are using power tools or performing tasks that involve pushing, pulling
or prying.
Safe Work Practices & Safety Tips:
• Loads should not be hoisted or allowed to pass over people.
• Loads need to be secured when lifted by forklift.
• Hard hats can help minimize injuries to the head.
• Toe boards need to be placed in all scaffolding and open elevations to protect
workers below from falling materials such as lumber, bricks, tools and equipment.
Alternatively, use debris nets or catch platforms to grab falling objects.
• Materials should be stacked appropriately and not leaning or ready to topple over.
• Tools in elevated working areas need to be secured if close to leading edges.
• When working with machines or power tools that can produce flying particles,
wear safety glasses, goggles or face shields.
• Inspect tools prior to use, and be sure all guards are in place and in good working
condition.
• Whenever possible, avoid working under moving loads.
• Erect barricades and post warning signs at hazardous work areas.
• Never exceed the lifting capacity of cranes and hoists.
• Reduce compressed air for cleaning to 30 psi, and always use proper personal
protective equipment and guarding.