This document provides an overview of caught-in or between hazards in construction. It discusses what caught-in hazards are, common types seen in construction like machinery with unguarded parts, trench collapses, and being pinned between objects. Statistics on caught-in injuries and fatalities are presented. The document also outlines how workers can protect themselves, such as using proper guards, lockout procedures, and trench protections. Finally, it discusses employer requirements to prevent caught-in hazards through guards, lockout compliance, fall protections, trench safety systems, and training.
This document discusses caught-in and between hazards, which are the fourth leading cause of construction worker deaths. It defines caught-in/between hazards as injuries caused by being crushed by or caught between objects, machinery, or equipment. The document then provides examples of common caught-in/between hazards like unguarded machinery, trench collapses, and getting pinned between equipment and structures. It also outlines steps workers and employers can take to protect against these hazards, such as using proper machine guarding, fall protection, and trench shoring.
Struck-by hazards refer to injuries caused by impact from objects or equipment. They are the second leading cause of construction fatalities. Struck-by hazards can occur when workers are hit by flying, falling, swinging, or rolling objects. Employers must ensure proper safety protocols and training are followed to prevent struck-by injuries, such as securing materials, using barriers, and providing personal protective equipment. Workers should stay clear of heavy equipment, secure tools and materials, and be aware of potential hazards.
Work at height refers to any work where a person could fall and be injured, including work at or below ground level. A work permit is required to ensure hazardous jobs are carried out safely. Safe work at heights involves avoiding work at heights if possible, preventing falls through fall protection devices like safety nets and harnesses, and using the proper access equipment like ladders, scaffolds, and mobile elevated work platforms. Proper erection, use, and inspection of this equipment is necessary to minimize fall risks.
The document discusses struck-by hazards commonly found in construction sites and how to recognize and prevent them, including ensuring heavy equipment is safely operated, using personal protective equipment, maintaining control of tools and materials, and providing training to workers on struck-by hazards and safety procedures. Examples are given of different types of struck-by hazards from falling, flying, swinging, and rolling objects as well as requirements for employers to protect workers through barriers, signage, tool guards, footing protection, and other controls.
A confined space training PowerPoint covering the basics including a definition of a confined space, ventilation, gas monitoring, rescue and retrieval and more.
Falls from heights are a major cause of injuries and fatalities. This document outlines regulations and best practices for working safely at heights. It defines fall hazards and introduces a new five-level hierarchy of controls. The highest levels involve eliminating falls or using passive fall prevention devices. Lower levels like ladders should only be used as a last resort. The document provides examples of common fall hazards and injuries in the department and recommends control measures like staying off roofs and using long-handled tools to access high areas instead of ladders whenever possible.
The document defines work at height as any work performed 1.8 meters or more above ground level, including below ground. Work above 1.8 meters requires a permit and safety checklist. Fall distances increase rapidly with time, emphasizing the need for fall protection like railings, safety harnesses attached to lifelines, and safety nets. Proper planning, equipment, and rescue procedures are required for working at heights.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
This document discusses caught-in and between hazards, which are the fourth leading cause of construction worker deaths. It defines caught-in/between hazards as injuries caused by being crushed by or caught between objects, machinery, or equipment. The document then provides examples of common caught-in/between hazards like unguarded machinery, trench collapses, and getting pinned between equipment and structures. It also outlines steps workers and employers can take to protect against these hazards, such as using proper machine guarding, fall protection, and trench shoring.
Struck-by hazards refer to injuries caused by impact from objects or equipment. They are the second leading cause of construction fatalities. Struck-by hazards can occur when workers are hit by flying, falling, swinging, or rolling objects. Employers must ensure proper safety protocols and training are followed to prevent struck-by injuries, such as securing materials, using barriers, and providing personal protective equipment. Workers should stay clear of heavy equipment, secure tools and materials, and be aware of potential hazards.
Work at height refers to any work where a person could fall and be injured, including work at or below ground level. A work permit is required to ensure hazardous jobs are carried out safely. Safe work at heights involves avoiding work at heights if possible, preventing falls through fall protection devices like safety nets and harnesses, and using the proper access equipment like ladders, scaffolds, and mobile elevated work platforms. Proper erection, use, and inspection of this equipment is necessary to minimize fall risks.
The document discusses struck-by hazards commonly found in construction sites and how to recognize and prevent them, including ensuring heavy equipment is safely operated, using personal protective equipment, maintaining control of tools and materials, and providing training to workers on struck-by hazards and safety procedures. Examples are given of different types of struck-by hazards from falling, flying, swinging, and rolling objects as well as requirements for employers to protect workers through barriers, signage, tool guards, footing protection, and other controls.
A confined space training PowerPoint covering the basics including a definition of a confined space, ventilation, gas monitoring, rescue and retrieval and more.
Falls from heights are a major cause of injuries and fatalities. This document outlines regulations and best practices for working safely at heights. It defines fall hazards and introduces a new five-level hierarchy of controls. The highest levels involve eliminating falls or using passive fall prevention devices. Lower levels like ladders should only be used as a last resort. The document provides examples of common fall hazards and injuries in the department and recommends control measures like staying off roofs and using long-handled tools to access high areas instead of ladders whenever possible.
The document defines work at height as any work performed 1.8 meters or more above ground level, including below ground. Work above 1.8 meters requires a permit and safety checklist. Fall distances increase rapidly with time, emphasizing the need for fall protection like railings, safety harnesses attached to lifelines, and safety nets. Proper planning, equipment, and rescue procedures are required for working at heights.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
The document provides an overview of safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses ladder safety, fall protection equipment like harnesses and lanyards, scaffolding safety, and mobile elevated work platforms. It emphasizes the importance of fall protection, noting that falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities and that workers should be protected from falls of 2 meters or more.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines common scaffolding components and outlines proper inspection, erection, use, and tagging procedures. Workers must inspect scaffolds before each shift and not exceed the design capacity. The document emphasizes keeping scaffolding plumb, securing all components, using fall protection, and maintaining good housekeeping.
The document provides information about working at heights training, including:
- The aims are to provide personnel working at heights with practical knowledge and application of safe practices to prevent injury.
- The objectives include identifying fall regulations and risks, demonstrating safety equipment use, and emergency response procedures.
- It discusses examples of working at heights, regulations and responsibilities to control fall risks, and the goals of reducing falls injuries.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
This document discusses crane safety and proper rigging procedures. It outlines some of the major causes of crane accidents such as electrocution, tipping over, and rigging failures. It emphasizes the importance of proper outrigger setup to stabilize cranes, using barricades and tag lines during lifts, inspecting all rigging equipment, and balancing loads. Following proper procedures can help prevent accidents and injuries when operating cranes and performing lifts.
The document discusses forklift operation safety. It begins by describing how a forklift operates and some of its key components. It then discusses potential hazards of forklift operation, including workplace hazards, load hazards, and pedestrians. The document provides guidance on safely operating forklifts, such as only allowing trained operators, controlling forklift speed, ensuring stability of loads, and using caution around other workers. It emphasizes the importance of forklift inspections and maintenance to identify any issues.
This document summarizes various construction accidents involving concrete and masonry work from 2013-2016. It describes incidents such as cement mixer accidents killing workers, scaffolding and formwork collapses during concrete pours, and wall collapses due to lack of bracing. It also outlines OSHA regulations regarding formwork design, shoring inspection, limited access zones during masonry construction, and mandatory bracing of masonry walls over 8 feet.
A work permit document outlines the type of work, location, equipment, time required, hazards, and safety precautions for a task. There are various types of work permits including hot work, cold work, chemical/acid work, work at height, excavation, electrical, confined space, vehicular/earthmoving equipment, and radiology permits. Hot work permits cover tasks involving heat, fire or sparks like welding, cutting, drilling, grinding, and sandblasting. Each task outlines its hazards like burns, sparks, fumes, and required safety equipment like fire extinguishers, protective clothing, ventilation and more.
This document provides safety guidelines for operating mounted boom concrete pumps. It lists several hazards to avoid such as booming over wires, maintaining clearance from wires, not relying on depth perception with electric wires, and being aware of overhead power lines. It also recommends proper communication before starting, using clear hand signals, staying out of the boom path, and not exceeding the maximum weight allowed to hang from the boom.
This document outlines requirements and safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses proper fall protection equipment like harnesses and lifelines, as well as safety protocols like hazard identification checklists and permits. Temporary anchor points must be approved and capable of withstanding significant loads. Proper PPE like hard hats is required, and workers must be trained before working alone or using fall arrest vs. restraint systems.
- The document discusses regulations for working at height in the UK, including:
- Requirements for risk assessment, proper planning and organization of work, and ensuring workers are competent.
- The hierarchy of controls to avoid work at height, prevent falls, and minimize the distance and consequences of falls.
- Selecting the right work equipment depending on working conditions, such as collective protection like guardrails before personal fall prevention equipment.
- Key messages that following good practice and industry guidance complies with regulations, and the importance of proper planning, equipment selection, and training.
This presentation covers dropped objects, how we define dropped objects and understand their causes and consequences.
Topics covered include:
> Static Dropped Objects
> Dynamic Dropped Objects
> Working at height
> Hazard identification
This document discusses work at height safety. It defines work at height as any work performed more than 6 feet above the ground. It provides examples of work at height including construction, maintenance, and scaffolding work. The document outlines several fall hazards and control measures that should be implemented when working at height, such as using fall protection equipment like harnesses and lifelines, installing guardrails and covers over floor openings, following permitting procedures, and providing fall protection training to workers.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 41% of all work-related illnesses in the UK, with the main causes being manual handling and repetitive strain from tasks like keyboard work. MSDs, which include back pain and joint injuries, affect over a million workers annually. While training and information can raise awareness, minimizing risk through strategies like considering the task, individual, load, and environment (TILE) when manual handling, as well as using proper lifting techniques, will better decrease workplace injuries.
Scaffolds are elevated temporary work platforms that come in three types - supported, suspended, and aerial lifts. Employees face hazards from falls, falling objects, electrocution, and scaffold collapse. Fall protection such as guardrails or personal fall arrest systems are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Other requirements include stable construction, competent oversight, inspection, training, and protecting against falls, falling objects, and collapse.
This document provides guidance on the safe operation of forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs). It covers topics such as common forklift accident types, injuries and fatalities. It defines PITs and describes the seven common classes. It provides details on load capacity, stability, driving on inclines, tipping hazards, and inspection/maintenance. Proper procedures are outlined for refueling, charging, and what to do in a tip over situation. The importance of training, following safety procedures, and using seatbelts is emphasized throughout.
The document discusses the Work at Height Regulations in the UK. It notes that falls from height are a major cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. The regulations were introduced to improve safety by establishing a clear and consistent framework to manage risks associated with working at height. The regulations require hazards to be identified and risks to be properly assessed, controlled, and mitigated through measures such as proper planning, supervision, safe work equipment selection, inspection, and worker training.
Working at height safety is important to prevent falls which can cause serious injury or death. Fall hazards exist in many work environments and proper precautions should be taken which may include fall protection equipment like harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, barricades, and properly secured ladders. Employers must inspect for fall hazards and provide training to workers on fall prevention methods appropriate for each job. Rescue plans should also be in place in case a fall occurs.
This manual provides guidance on working safely at heights for occupational health and safety professionals and supervisors. It covers definitions of working at heights, common risks such as falls from heights and falling objects, and best practices for prevention. The manual aims to help raise awareness of the dangers of working at heights and provide information on procedures and controls to prevent falls and injuries from working at heights. It addresses a variety of sectors where working at heights is common, such as construction, agriculture, industrial and commercial settings.
This document discusses construction safety and health topics including legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, tools and techniques, accidents and their impact, and a case study. It outlines the specific responsibilities of constructors, employers, supervisors, and workers under occupational health and safety laws. These include appointing supervisors, developing emergency plans, providing training, and responsibilities in the event of injuries. Safety procedures are discussed for various tools including hand tools, power tools, welding equipment. A case study examines a 1999 crane collapse that killed 3 workers and cost over $100 million in damages and repairs.
The scaffold that the deceased was working on did not have lifelines for workers to anchor their safety belts, and the scaffold was not properly secured. As a result, the worker fell from the fifth level of the scaffold and died.
Mechanical contractor lockout confined space awareness ppt 2021John Newquist
This month’s powerpoint is a custom one that I did for a large mechanical contractor. They wanted all employees to learn some lockout and confined space. The workers that would enter a confined space or lockout would take a four hour version. Custom training is the growing area of safety. They said the past lockout was only for machines that they would never lockout.
The document provides an overview of safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses ladder safety, fall protection equipment like harnesses and lanyards, scaffolding safety, and mobile elevated work platforms. It emphasizes the importance of fall protection, noting that falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities and that workers should be protected from falls of 2 meters or more.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines common scaffolding components and outlines proper inspection, erection, use, and tagging procedures. Workers must inspect scaffolds before each shift and not exceed the design capacity. The document emphasizes keeping scaffolding plumb, securing all components, using fall protection, and maintaining good housekeeping.
The document provides information about working at heights training, including:
- The aims are to provide personnel working at heights with practical knowledge and application of safe practices to prevent injury.
- The objectives include identifying fall regulations and risks, demonstrating safety equipment use, and emergency response procedures.
- It discusses examples of working at heights, regulations and responsibilities to control fall risks, and the goals of reducing falls injuries.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
This document discusses crane safety and proper rigging procedures. It outlines some of the major causes of crane accidents such as electrocution, tipping over, and rigging failures. It emphasizes the importance of proper outrigger setup to stabilize cranes, using barricades and tag lines during lifts, inspecting all rigging equipment, and balancing loads. Following proper procedures can help prevent accidents and injuries when operating cranes and performing lifts.
The document discusses forklift operation safety. It begins by describing how a forklift operates and some of its key components. It then discusses potential hazards of forklift operation, including workplace hazards, load hazards, and pedestrians. The document provides guidance on safely operating forklifts, such as only allowing trained operators, controlling forklift speed, ensuring stability of loads, and using caution around other workers. It emphasizes the importance of forklift inspections and maintenance to identify any issues.
This document summarizes various construction accidents involving concrete and masonry work from 2013-2016. It describes incidents such as cement mixer accidents killing workers, scaffolding and formwork collapses during concrete pours, and wall collapses due to lack of bracing. It also outlines OSHA regulations regarding formwork design, shoring inspection, limited access zones during masonry construction, and mandatory bracing of masonry walls over 8 feet.
A work permit document outlines the type of work, location, equipment, time required, hazards, and safety precautions for a task. There are various types of work permits including hot work, cold work, chemical/acid work, work at height, excavation, electrical, confined space, vehicular/earthmoving equipment, and radiology permits. Hot work permits cover tasks involving heat, fire or sparks like welding, cutting, drilling, grinding, and sandblasting. Each task outlines its hazards like burns, sparks, fumes, and required safety equipment like fire extinguishers, protective clothing, ventilation and more.
This document provides safety guidelines for operating mounted boom concrete pumps. It lists several hazards to avoid such as booming over wires, maintaining clearance from wires, not relying on depth perception with electric wires, and being aware of overhead power lines. It also recommends proper communication before starting, using clear hand signals, staying out of the boom path, and not exceeding the maximum weight allowed to hang from the boom.
This document outlines requirements and safety procedures for working at heights. It discusses proper fall protection equipment like harnesses and lifelines, as well as safety protocols like hazard identification checklists and permits. Temporary anchor points must be approved and capable of withstanding significant loads. Proper PPE like hard hats is required, and workers must be trained before working alone or using fall arrest vs. restraint systems.
- The document discusses regulations for working at height in the UK, including:
- Requirements for risk assessment, proper planning and organization of work, and ensuring workers are competent.
- The hierarchy of controls to avoid work at height, prevent falls, and minimize the distance and consequences of falls.
- Selecting the right work equipment depending on working conditions, such as collective protection like guardrails before personal fall prevention equipment.
- Key messages that following good practice and industry guidance complies with regulations, and the importance of proper planning, equipment selection, and training.
This presentation covers dropped objects, how we define dropped objects and understand their causes and consequences.
Topics covered include:
> Static Dropped Objects
> Dynamic Dropped Objects
> Working at height
> Hazard identification
This document discusses work at height safety. It defines work at height as any work performed more than 6 feet above the ground. It provides examples of work at height including construction, maintenance, and scaffolding work. The document outlines several fall hazards and control measures that should be implemented when working at height, such as using fall protection equipment like harnesses and lifelines, installing guardrails and covers over floor openings, following permitting procedures, and providing fall protection training to workers.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 41% of all work-related illnesses in the UK, with the main causes being manual handling and repetitive strain from tasks like keyboard work. MSDs, which include back pain and joint injuries, affect over a million workers annually. While training and information can raise awareness, minimizing risk through strategies like considering the task, individual, load, and environment (TILE) when manual handling, as well as using proper lifting techniques, will better decrease workplace injuries.
Scaffolds are elevated temporary work platforms that come in three types - supported, suspended, and aerial lifts. Employees face hazards from falls, falling objects, electrocution, and scaffold collapse. Fall protection such as guardrails or personal fall arrest systems are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Other requirements include stable construction, competent oversight, inspection, training, and protecting against falls, falling objects, and collapse.
This document provides guidance on the safe operation of forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs). It covers topics such as common forklift accident types, injuries and fatalities. It defines PITs and describes the seven common classes. It provides details on load capacity, stability, driving on inclines, tipping hazards, and inspection/maintenance. Proper procedures are outlined for refueling, charging, and what to do in a tip over situation. The importance of training, following safety procedures, and using seatbelts is emphasized throughout.
The document discusses the Work at Height Regulations in the UK. It notes that falls from height are a major cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. The regulations were introduced to improve safety by establishing a clear and consistent framework to manage risks associated with working at height. The regulations require hazards to be identified and risks to be properly assessed, controlled, and mitigated through measures such as proper planning, supervision, safe work equipment selection, inspection, and worker training.
Working at height safety is important to prevent falls which can cause serious injury or death. Fall hazards exist in many work environments and proper precautions should be taken which may include fall protection equipment like harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, barricades, and properly secured ladders. Employers must inspect for fall hazards and provide training to workers on fall prevention methods appropriate for each job. Rescue plans should also be in place in case a fall occurs.
This manual provides guidance on working safely at heights for occupational health and safety professionals and supervisors. It covers definitions of working at heights, common risks such as falls from heights and falling objects, and best practices for prevention. The manual aims to help raise awareness of the dangers of working at heights and provide information on procedures and controls to prevent falls and injuries from working at heights. It addresses a variety of sectors where working at heights is common, such as construction, agriculture, industrial and commercial settings.
This document discusses construction safety and health topics including legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, tools and techniques, accidents and their impact, and a case study. It outlines the specific responsibilities of constructors, employers, supervisors, and workers under occupational health and safety laws. These include appointing supervisors, developing emergency plans, providing training, and responsibilities in the event of injuries. Safety procedures are discussed for various tools including hand tools, power tools, welding equipment. A case study examines a 1999 crane collapse that killed 3 workers and cost over $100 million in damages and repairs.
The scaffold that the deceased was working on did not have lifelines for workers to anchor their safety belts, and the scaffold was not properly secured. As a result, the worker fell from the fifth level of the scaffold and died.
Mechanical contractor lockout confined space awareness ppt 2021John Newquist
This month’s powerpoint is a custom one that I did for a large mechanical contractor. They wanted all employees to learn some lockout and confined space. The workers that would enter a confined space or lockout would take a four hour version. Custom training is the growing area of safety. They said the past lockout was only for machines that they would never lockout.
This document discusses hazards and safety solutions for various types of construction work. It addresses common hazards from falls, trench collapses, scaffolding failures, electrocutions, and more. It provides guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment, fall protection systems, safe scaffolding, trench shoring, lockout/tagout procedures, and other measures to prevent injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. The document aims to educate construction workers on best practices for avoiding common safety issues according to OSHA standards.
Erau webinar january 2017 airport construction ERAUWebinars
Slides from an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University webinar presented Jan. 12, 2017. Airports are a lot like miniature cities - dynamic, complex and expansive, with lots of moving parts, and disruptive incidents that need to be managed daily. Airports operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so terminals and facilities must continue to operate safely while construction work is going on. Construction sites combine powerful mobile equipment and tools, heavy materials, and human beings, all placed within a crowded work space. This is a formula for accidents. This webinar looks at airport safety and security, preventing and controlling accidents and hazards, and keeping airport construction projects on schedule.
Construction safety pocket guide osha3252zul husni
This document discusses hazards and solutions for various safety issues in the construction industry. It addresses common hazards like falls, trench collapses, scaffolding failures, electrocutions, and more. For each hazard, it provides 2-3 potential solutions, such as using fall protection equipment, properly sloping trenches, inspecting scaffolding, and establishing lockout/tagout procedures for electrical work. The purpose is to educate construction workers about workplace dangers and how to prevent injuries and fatalities through safe practices.
Hatch cover operations for marine students.pptxCaptMadanKumar
The document provides guidance on safely operating hatch covers and describes a fatal incident that occurred when a crew member was crushed between a gantry crane and stacked hatch covers. Key details include dos and don'ts for hatch cover safety, a background on the cargo loading, and a description of how the second officer was trapped and crushed when he walked between the moving crane and covers. Lessons identified are the need for clear communication during operations, ensuring situational awareness to prevent entrapment, using warning devices on cranes, enforcing drug and alcohol policies, and having effective safety procedures and culture.
This training covers skid steer safety. It discusses hazard awareness including common accident causes. It reviews proper operating procedures such as entering and exiting safely, traveling up and down hills, and not allowing riders. Daily checks and maintenance are also covered. The document examines past accident reports and internal cases to identify causes and lessons learned. Safety features of skid steers like ROPS, FOPS, and electronic safety devices are described which help prevent injuries.
Safety management and accident prevention in construction industry.pptxmohammedyahya66
Construction work involves many hazards that can lead to accidents. Common causes of accidents include falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and getting caught between objects. Experts recognize the need to strictly follow safety regulations to identify and manage risks. The goal of safety management is to make workplaces as safe as possible and change perceptions of construction dangers. Proper safety measures like scaffolding, fall protection harnesses, and inspections can reduce accidents and their costs while increasing productivity. Strict documentation and reporting of incidents to OSHA is required to monitor safety and drive improvements.
06 Safety and Health on Construction sitesakashpadole
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The document provides details of a technical seminar presentation on safe crane and lifting operations. It includes an introduction by the presenter, objectives of the seminar, literature review on previous related studies, descriptions of lifting principles and major hazards associated with crane work. It also outlines safety devices for mobile cranes, best practices for crane operation and rigging, rigging selection criteria, and concludes with a case study of a crane accident. The presentation aims to educate about safe crane use and lifting procedures to prevent occupational accidents.
This pack contains examples of incidents where human factors contributed to the event. The applicable human factors subtopics like awareness of risk, fatigue, competence and training, leadership and behavioral safety, and human factors in procedures are highlighted on each slide. While not all incidents occurred in our industry, the learnings remain applicable. The slides can be used during safety meetings or toolbox talks to discuss human factors.
Falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects, and getting caught in or between machinery or equipment ("the Fatal Four") accounted for over half of construction worker deaths in 2014 according to BLS reports. Falls were the leading cause of death, responsible for 359 out of 899 total deaths that year. These construction fatalities can be prevented through proper safety planning, training, and use of safety equipment such as fall protection gear and ensuring ladders are kept away from power lines. Eliminating hazards from the Fatal Four could save over 500 lives each year.
Niu prevention through design newquist 2019John Newquist
This document outlines the background and experience of John Newquist in occupational safety and health. It lists the safety training classes he has conducted, including OSHA 10/30 Hour courses, as well as safety services he has provided to clients such as mock OSHA inspections and site safety audits. It notes that since 1990 he has trained over 50,000 people, including OSHA compliance officers and Fortune 500 companies, in various safety and health topics.
The document discusses Life-Saving Rules, which are clear, simple rules developed by analyzing fatal incidents in the oil and gas industry. The rules address key high-risk activities and provide actions workers can take to protect themselves. Nine rules were created covering topics like confined space entry, hot work, driving, and working at height. The rules are intended to be universally applicable across the industry. They were tested with workers and experts before being implemented. Following the rules could have prevented 376 fatalities over the last 10 years according to analysis. Examples are given for each rule to illustrate their purpose.
Falls are a leading cause of worker deaths in construction. The document discusses fall hazards and prevention techniques. It emphasizes using passive fall protection like guardrails before fall arrest equipment. Fall arrest systems require anchorage strength of 5,000 lbs, harnesses with arrest forces below 1,800 lbs, and lanyards often with energy absorption. Proper planning, training, inspections and rescue planning are essential to reduce falls in construction.
This document summarizes seven common construction safety issues seen in 2014. These include: 1) scaffold competent persons not following manufacturer manuals; 2) using ladders instead of safer stair towers; 3) ground conditions not supporting equipment weight; 4) unsafe oxygen and acetylene cylinder storage; 5) excavator swing radii hazards; 6) unsafe trailer loading and unloading; and 7) lack of proper ladder safety training. Background on the author is provided.
SAFETY IN USE OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINARY AND EQUIPMENT.pptxShyam Sundar Roy
Safety is of paramount importance in the construction industry, particularly when it comes to the use of machinery and equipment. Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, and the improper use of machinery can result in severe injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. This presentation aims to emphasize the significance of safety practices and provide essential guidelines for ensuring the safe use of construction machinery and equipment.
NIOSH - Preventing Worker Deaths from Trench Cave-ins Robson Peixoto
Workers performing excavation and trenching are at high risk of fatal injury from cave-ins. From 2000-2009, an average of 35 workers died each year in trench cave-ins. Proper protective systems such as sloping, shoring, or trench boxes are required but are often not used. Two case studies describe incidents where Hispanic laborers working in unprotected trenches were fully buried and suffocated when the walls collapsed. NIOSH recommends pre-job planning, competent oversight, protective systems, training, and safe work practices to prevent the life-threatening hazards of trench cave-ins.
This document discusses several material handling and forklift safety incidents that occurred between 2013 and 2015. It provides details of fatal accidents involving falling loads or equipment, forklifts overturning or crushing workers, and injuries or deaths due to a lack of fall protection, improper load securing, or unsafe forklift operation. The document also covers safety requirements and best practices for forklift operator training and certification, forklift inspections, hazard identification, and preventing accidents like struck-by injuries or fires. It emphasizes the need for following manufacturers' guidelines, OSHA regulations, and industry standards to improve material handling safety.
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Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
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2. OVERVIEW
• The purpose of this lesson is to provide workers with information that will enable
them to recognize common caught-in or between hazards at construction
worksites.
• This lesson is comprised of the following four topics:
1. What is a caught-in or –between hazard?
2. What are the common types of caught-in or –between hazards in construction?
3. How can I protect myself from caught-in or –between hazards?
4. What is my employer required to do to protect workers from caught-in or – between
hazards?
3. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
A. Definition
B. Examples
C. Statistics
4. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
A. DEFINITION
• Key factor in making a determination between a Caught event and a Struck event
is whether the impact of the object alone caused the injury.
• When the impact alone creates the injury, the event should be recorded as Struck.
• When the injury is created more as a result of crushing injuries between objects, the
event should be recorded as Caught.
5. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
A. DEFINITION
• Events that should be classified as Caught include:
• Cave-ins (trenching)
• Being pulled into or caught in machinery and equipment (this includes strangulation as
the result of clothing caught in running machinery and equipment)
• Being compressed or crushed between rolling, sliding, or shifting objects such as semi-
trailers and a dock wall, or between a truck frame and a hydraulic bed that is lowering
6. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
B. EXAMPLES
• Caught-in or between hazards in construction cause accidents such as the
following:
• A worker was ripping a 6-inch piece of wood on an unguarded compound miter saw.
His left thumb was caught and amputated.
• An employee was performing diagnostic work on a water truck at a construction site.
The worker crawled under the operating truck. The employee’s work shirt collar
became caught on a projecting set screw on the rotating pump shaft. The set screw
pulled him into the pump shaft. The employee died en route to the hospital.
7. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
B. EXAMPLES
• Caught-in or between hazards in construction cause accidents such as the following:
• A worker climbed onto an I-beam to clean muck off the tail pulley of a conveyor belt
attached to a separator. While the conveyor system was energized and in operation, the
employee reached between the feed and return of the belt in front of the tail pulley with his
hand to brush the muck off the belt. He was caught by the moving belt, and his hand and
arm were pulled into a pinch point in the tail pulley. The employee’s arm was fractured.
• A worker was sitting in the bottom of a 9.5-foot deep trench, setting grade for concrete
pipe while the employer was installing additional shoring. During the shoring installation,
the west wall at the south end of the excavation caved-in and covered the worker. There
was no shoring or protective system at the location of the trench. The employee was dug
out by coworkers and the fire department and survived.
8. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
B. EXAMPLES
• Caught-in or between hazards in construction cause accidents such as the
following:
• An employee and a co-worker were working in a 9-foot deep excavation installing
water pipes, when the south side of the excavation caved in on the employee and
buried him. The employee was killed.
• A worker was operating a road grader when the engine died and the vehicle began to
roll toward a small ravine. The employee jumped of the grader but was pulled under
the grader as it overturned. He was killed when he was crushed underneath the tires.
9. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
B. EXAMPLES
• Caught-in or between hazards in construction cause accidents such as the
following:
• An employee was working from an aerial lift which was in the “up” position, under an I-
beam. He accidentally came into contact with the “drive/steer” lever, which made the
manlift move. The employee was killed when he was pinned between the I-beam and
manlift control panel.
• A worker was cleaning an asphalt paving spreader. Another worker was repairing a
pavement roller. The roller was accidently put into motion and it rolled toward the
spreader. The first employee was injured when he was pinned between the two
machines.
10. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
C. STATISTICS
• In 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the total number of fatal
work injuries involving caught-in or –between hazards remained about the same
for all private industry as in 2007.
• However, the number of fatalities has increased by approximately 10% since 2003.
• In 2008, the private construction industry alone accounted for 92 of the caught-in
or –between fatalities, approximately 23% of the total.
11. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
C. STATISTICS
• Fatalities involving caught-in or –between hazards in the private construction
industry has decreased by about 20% since 2003.
• The biggest decrease in caught-in or –between fatalities in the private
construction industry has been excavation or trenching cave-ins.
• There were 44 such fatalities in 2003 and only 16 in 2008
• 975 private-industry construction workers died on the job in 2008, with 92 of
them (9%) killed as result of caught-in or –between hazards
12. TOPIC 1: WHAT IS A CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARD?
Review Exercise
13. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
A. Machinery that has unguarded moving parts causing caught-in or –between
incidents
B. Buried in or by
C. Pinned between
14. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
• Some of the working conditions that contribute to caught-in or –between hazards
include:
• Machinery that has unguarded moving parts or that is not locked out during
maintenance
• Unprotected excavations or trenches
• Heavy equipment that tips over
• Collapsing walls during demolition
• Working between moving materials and immovable structures, vehicles, or equipment
15. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
A. MACHINERY THAT HAS UNGUARDED MOVING PARTS MAJOR HAZARDS
• Almost all site use machinery that has moving or rotating parts or that requires
maintenance or repair at some point during construction.
• If machinery is not properly guarded or de-energized during maintenance or
repair
• Injuries from caught-in or –between hazards may result
• Ranging from amputations and fractures to death
16. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
A. MACHINERY THAT HAS UNGUARDED MOVING PARTS
• When machines or power tools are not properly guarded
• Workers can get their clothing or parts of their body caught in the machines.
• If machines are not de-energized (locked-out) when they are being repaired
• They may cycle or otherwise start up and catch a worker’s body part or clothing and
cause injury or death
• Workers can be trapped and crushed under heavy equipment that tips
• Especially if they are thrown from the equipment
17. Report #18
Brief Description
A three-man crew was
installing an underground
telephone cable in a
residential area. They had just
completed a bore hole under
a driveway using a horizontal
boring machine. The bore
hole rod had been removed
from the hole. While the rod
was still rotating, the operator
straddled it and stooped over
to pick it up. His trouser leg
became entangled in the
rotating rod and he was
flipped over. He struck tools
and materials, sustaining fatal
injuries.
18. Report #5
Brief Description
A laborer was steam cleaning
a scraper. The bowl apron
had been left in the raised
position. The hydraulically
controlled apron had not been
blocked to prevent it from
accidently falling. The apron
did fall unexpectedly and the
employee was caught
between the apron and the
cutting edge of the scraper
bowl. The apron weighted
approximately 2500 pounds.
19. Report #38
Brief Description
An employee was driving a
front-end loader up a dirt
ramp onto a lowboy trailer.
The tractor tread began to
slide off the trailer. As the
tractor began to tip, the
operator, who was not
wearing a seat belt, jumped
from the cab. As he hit the
ground, the tractor's rollover
protective structure fell on top
of him, crushing him.
20. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
B. BURIED IN OR BY
• Unprotected trenches and excavations.
• Cave-ins crush or suffocate workers.
• Trenches may contain hazardous atmospheres
• Workers can drown in water, sewage, or chemicals in trenches
• If working around underground utilities:
• Workers may also face burns, electricution or explosions from steam, hot water, gas or
electricity
21. TOPIC 2: WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAUGHT-
IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION?
B. BURIED IN OR BY
• Workers who are working underneath large scaffolds may also be buried if the
scaffolds collapse.
• Workers may be buried and crushed by wall that collapse during demolition.
22. Report #22
Brief Description
An employee was installing a
small diameter pipe in a
trench 3 feet wide, 12-15 feet
deep and 90 feet long. The
trench was not shored or
sloped nor was there a box or
shield to protect the
employee. Further, there was
evidence of a previous cave-
in. The employee apparently
reentered the trench, and a
second cave-in occurred,
burying him. He was found
face down in the bottom of the
trench.
23. Report #61
Brief Description
An employee was working in
a trench 4 feet wide and 7
feet deep. About 30 feet away
a backhoe was straddling the
trench when the backhoe
operator noticed a large
chunk of dirt falling from the
side wall behind the worker in
the trench, he called out a
warning. Before the worker
could climb out, 6 to 8 feet of
the trench wall had collapsed
on him and covered his body
up to his neck. He suffocated
before the backhoe operator
could dig him out. …[see report]…
24. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
A. Use machinery that is properly guarded
B. Use other methods to ensure that machinery is sufficiently supported, secured
or otherwise made safe
C. Protect yourself from being pinned between equipment, materials, orother
objects
D. Protect yourself on excavation sites
E. Training
25. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
A. USE MACHINERY THAT IS PROPERLY GUARDED
• Never remove a safety guard when a tool is being used.
• Hazardous moving parts of power tools and equipment need to be safeguarded
• For example, belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, fly wheels, chains
or other reciprocating, rotating, or moving parts are exposed to contact by workers
• Be sure to avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in moving
parts
26. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
B. USE OTHER METHODS TO ENSURE THAT MACHINERY IS SUFFICIENTLY
SUPPORTED, SECURED OR OTHERWISE MADE SAFE
• Make sure that your equipment is de-energized and cannot be started accidentally.
• First, disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters
• Turn off vehicles before you do any maintenance or repair work
• If possible, lockout the power source to the equipment.
• The type of power may be electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, or powder
actuated.
• Lower blades of bulldozers, scrapers, and similar equipment before you make repairs
or when the equipment is not in use
27. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
C. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BEING PINNED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, OR OTHER OBJECTS
• Be aware at all time of the equipment around you and stay a safe distance from it.
• Never place yourself between moving materials and an immovable structure,
vehicle, or stacked materials.
• Make sure that all loads carried by equipment are stable and secured.
• Stay out of the swing radius of cranes and other equipment.
• Wear seatbelt, if required, to avoid being thrown from a vehicle and then
potentially being crushed by the vehicle if it tips over.
28. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
D. PROTECT YOURSELF ON EXCAVATION SITES
• Do not work in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet deep or more. The type of
protection may be one of the following:
• Sloping or benching. Sloping is cutting back the sides of the trench to a safe angle so it
won’t collapse. Benching uses a series of steps that approximate the safe sloping angle. The
angle depends on the soil type.
• Trench box or shield. These do not prevent cave-ins but protect the workers who are in
them if a cave-in happens.
• Shoring. Shoring are wooden structures or mechanical or hydraulic systems that support
the sides of an excavation.
29. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
D. PROTECT YOURSELF ON EXCAVATION SITES
• Enter or exit a trench or excavation only using a ladder, stairway or properly
designed ramp that is placed in the protected area of the trench
• Do not work outside the confines of the protection system!
30. TOPIC 3: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM
CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN HAZARDS?
E. TRAINING
• Make sure you have the proper training on the equipment and hazards of your
job so that you can do your work safely.
31. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
A. Provide guards on power tools and other equipment with moving parts
B. Support, secure or otherwise make safe equipment having parts that workers could be
caught between
C. Take measures to prevent workers from being crushed by heavy equipment that tips
over
D. Take measures to prevent workers from being pinned between equipment and a solid
object
E. Provide protection for workers during trenching and excavation work
F. Provide means to avoid the collapse of structures scaffolds
G. Provide means to avoid works’ being crushed by collapsing walls during demolition or
other construction activities
H. Designate a competent person
I. Provide training for workers
32. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
A. PROVIDE GUARDS ON POWER TOOLS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WITH MOVING PARTS
• OSHA standards require your employer to ensure that hand-held power tools are
fitted with guards and safety switches.
• The type of guard will be determined by the power source (electric, pneumatic, liquid
fuel, hydraulic, or powder actuated).
• Exposed moving parts of power tools, such as belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, etc. must be
guarded.
• Points-of-operation – where the work is actually performed on materials – must also
be guarded
• Power saws are a primary type of equipment that requires a point-of-operation guard.
• In-running nip points, such as where the sanding belt runs onto a pulley in a belt
sanding machine, must also be guarded
33. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
B. SUPPORT, SECURE OR OTHERWISE MAKE SAFE EQUIPMENT HAVING
PARTS THAT WORKERS COULD BE CAUGHT BETWEEN
• Your employer should provide a lock-out/tag-out program or equivalent system
to ensure that equipment is not accidentally energized during maintenance or
repair. Lockout/tagout procedures are specifically required for concrete and
masonry operations
• Bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, and similar
equipment must be blocked or fully lowered when being repaired or not in use
34. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
C. TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT WORKERS BEING CRUSHED BY HEAVY
EQUIPMENT THAT TIPS OVER
• The best way to prevent workers from being crushed by heavy equipment that tips over is to
prevent the equipment from tipping over in the first place.
• For example, cranes can tip over if load capacity is exceeded, or the ground is not level or too soft.
OSHA requires that your employer designate a competent person to identify working conditions that
are hazardous to workers, including ensuring that the support surface is firm and able to support the
load
• Your employer must make sure that material handling equipment is equipped with rollover
protective structures
• OSHA standards require that motor vehicle, forklifts, and earth moving equipment must be
equipped with seatbelts. Your employer must require their use. The use of seatbelts will prevent
workers being thrown from a vehicle or equipment and subsequently being crushed when the
vehicle or equipment tips over.
35. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
D. TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT WORKERS FROM BEING PINNED
BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND SOLID OBJECT
• Employers are required to take measures to prevent workers from being pinned
between equipment and a solid object, such as a wall or another piece of
equipment; between materials being stacked or stored and a solid object,
between shoring and construction materials in a trench.
• Other example situations are:
• During demolition operations, when balling and clamming is being performed, only
the personnel absolutely necessary to the work must be allowed in the work area.
• Your employer must make sure that proper bracing is used between heavy plates used
in shoring in a trench
36. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
E. PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR WORKER DURING TRENCHING AND
EXCAVATION WORK
• OSHA standards on trenching and excavation require your employer to designate
a competent person to inspect the trenching operations
• The competent person must be trained in and knowledgeable about soils
classification, the use of protective systems, and the requirements of the OSHA
standard.
• The competent person must be capable of identifying hazards, and authorized to
immediately eliminate hazards
• The employer must make sure all excavations and trenches 5 feet deep or more,
but less than 20 feet, are protected by: sloping or benching, trench box or shield,
or shoring, and that there are adequate means of access and egress from the
excavation
37. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
E. PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR WORKER DURING TRENCHING AND
EXCAVATION WORK
• If an excavation is more than 20 feet deep, a professional engineer must design the
system to protect the workers
• Workers must be protected from equipment or materials that could fall or roll into
excavations
• This could include spoils that could fall into the trench and bury the workers
• Mobile equipment used near or over and excavation presents a hazard. When mobile
equipment is operated adjacent to an excavation, or when such equipment is required
to approach the edge of an excavation, and the operator does not have a clear view of
the edge of the excavation, a warning system must be utilized such as barricades,
hand or mechanical signals or stop logs. If possible, the grade should be away from
the excavation.
38. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
E. PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR WORKER DURING TRENCHING AND
EXCAVATION WORK
• If a crane or earthmoving equipment is operating directly over the top of a
trench, workers should not be working underneath.
39. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
F. PROVIDE MEANS TO AVOID THE COLLAPSE OF STRUCTURE SCAFFOLDS
• Measures need to be taken by your employer to avoid the collapse of other
structures, such as scaffolds, that could bury the workers underneath them.
• Anytime there is inadequate support, improper construction, or a shift in the
components of a scaffold (including the base upon which the structure is built),
there is danger of collapse.
• Cinder blocks or other similar materials should not be used to support a scaffold
because they could be crushed.
• OSHA standards require that scaffolds can only be erected, moved, dismantled or
altered under the supervision of a competent person
40. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
F. PROVIDE MEANS TO AVOID THE COLLAPSE OF STRUCTURE SCAFFOLDS
• The competent person selects and directs the workers who erect the scaffold
• These workers must be trained by a competent person on correct procedures and
hazards of scaffold erection
41. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR –BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
G. PROVIDE MEANS TO AVOID WORKERS’ BEING CRUSHED BY COLLAPSING
WALLS DURING DEMOLITION OR OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
• During demolition, and stand alone wall that is more than one story must have
lateral bracing, unless the wall was designed to be stand-alone and is otherwise in
a safe condition to be self-supporting
• Jacks must have a firm foundation. If necessary, the base of the jack must be
blocked or cribbed. After a load has been raised, it must be cribbed, blocked, or
otherwise secured at once
42. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
H. DESIGNATE A COMPETENT PERSON
• OSHA defines a “competent person” as “one who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous,
or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.”
• Your employer must designate a competent person for certain construction activities that may
have caught-in or –between hazards:
• Training for scaffold erection
• Inspection of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems
• Engineering survey prior to demolition of a structure (and any adjacent structure where workers may be
exposed) to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned
collapse
• Continuing inspections during demolition to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated
floors, or walls, or loosened material
43. TOPIC 4: WHAT IS MY EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO DO TO
PROTECT WORKERS FROM CAUGHT-IN OR – BETWEEN
HAZARDS?
I. PROVIDE TRAINING FOR WORKERS
• OSHA’s general training requirement for construction workers is:
• The employer shall instruct each employee in recognition and avoidance of unsafe
conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or
eliminate and hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.
• Your employer must train you to perform your job and use the provided
equipment safely
• Construction activities that may have caught-in or –between hazards and that
have specific training requirements in OSHA standards include
• Scaffolds – Workers who are involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating,
repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold
44. SUMMARY
• During this lesson, you have been given an overview of common caught-in or –
between hazards, ways to protect yourself, and what employers must do to
protect workers from caught-in or –between hazards
54. 54
YES
Worker in an
unprotected vertical
wall trench [pipe work]
is exposed to being
totally engulfed by the
trench if it collapses.
Ladder at the end of
the trench
Next to a residential
structure
No protective systems
in use
60. 60
YES
Do not work
under the truss
boom during
dismantling
Crane booms that are not
adequately supported when
the pins are removed during
dismantling
62. 62
YES
A worker could be caught between the
wrecking ball and the dumpster
The wrecking ball is loosely attached
to arm; could come loose and strike
operator’s cab
--Transportation accidents in which at least one vehicle was inn normal operation are not included in this discussion of caught-in or –between hazards.
--According to OSHA, caught-in or –between hazards are defined as: Injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object. This includes individuals who get caught or crushed between other mashing objects, between a moving and stationary object, or between two or more moving objects
Select examples to discuss with the class, or provide examples of accidents related to the type of work your audience does. You can locate accident summaries on OSHA’s website
Go to:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/accidentsearch.html
Within the keyword field, enter a keyword to be searched against. For example, to obtain accident investigations involving trenching or excavation cave-ins enter the keyword Cave-In. To view a list of key words, use the keyword list the the bottom of the Accident Investigation Search page.
Another source of accident descriptions is the NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program.
Go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face/
For most current statistical data, or for more detail, see:
http://www.bls.gov/iif/
Locate the Review Exercise in Appendix B
For additional information on Caught-In Machinery hazards, refer to list of online resources to find:
OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page for Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page for Hand and Power Tools
OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page for Machine Guarding
OSHA 3120 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA 3080 Hand and Power Tools
OSHA Lockout/Tagout eTool
OSHA Machine Guarding eTool
NIOSH Safety & Health Topic Page on Machine Safety
Caught-In or -Between Hazards Lesson
Caught-In or -Between Hazards Lesson
Caught-In or -Between Hazards Lesson
For additional information on trenching and excavations, see:
OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page for Trenching and Excavation OSHA 2226 Excavations
NIOSH Safety & Health Topic Page on Trenching and Excavation
Supported Scaffold Inspection Tips OSHA Quick Card
Demolition Safety Tips OSHA Quick Card (Also available in Spanish)
Caught-In or -Between Hazards Lesson
Caught-In or -Between Hazards Lesson
This section highlights selected requirements only and is not a comprehensive coverage of the standards.
OSHA construction standards that have requirements designed to reduce the occurrence of caught-in or –between hazards can be found in 29 CFR 1926:
Subpart I – Tools – Hand and power
Subpart L – Scaffolds
Subpart N – Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, elevators, and conveyors
Subpart O – Motor Vehicles, Mechanical Equipment, and Marine Operations
Subpart P – Excavations
Subpart Q – Concrete and Masonry Construction
Subpart W – Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection
Subpart T - Demolition
Guards are also required on other equipment with moving parts, such as chain drives to cranes, to which workers may be exposed
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation
Construction Focus Four: Caught-In or –Between Hazards
Hazard Recognition Presentation