Falling objects pose a danger at construction sites. Workers under cranes, scaffolds, or overhead work are at risk of injury from falling objects like tools or materials. Proper protective equipment like hardhats can help reduce these risks. Following safety procedures such as securing tools and materials, using guardrails or debris nets, and barricading hazard areas are also important for preventing injuries from falling objects.

1. Falling/Flying
{ Object Safety

2. Am I In Danger?

You are at risk from falling objects when
you are beneath
cranes, scaffolds, etc., or where
overhead work is being performed.
There is a danger from flying objects
when power tools, or activities like
pushing, pulling, or prying, may cause
objects to become airborne. Injuries can
range from minor abrasions to
concussions, blindness, or death.

3. These workers are
not protected
from being struck
by falling
objects because
they are
working
around/under
other
workers and not
wearing hardhats

4. How Do I Avoid Hazards?
• Wear hardhats.
• Stack materials to prevent sliding, falling, or
collapsing.
• Use protective measures such as toeboards and
debris nets.
• Secure tools and equipment and be aware of their
location to prevent dropping items underneath your
work area.

5. Power Tools, Machines, etc.
• Use safety glasses, goggles, face
shields, etc., where machines or tools may
cause flying particles.
• Inspect tools, such as saws and lathes, to
insure that protective guards are in good
condition.
• Make sure you are trained in the proper
operation of powder actuated tools.

6. Fatal Fact
Employee killed when
struck in head by a nail
fired from a powder
actuated tool.

Tool operator was
attempting to anchor a
plywood form in
preparation for pouring a
concrete wall


7. Easily Penetrated Material
Avoid driving into materials easily penetrated unless
materials are backed by a substance that will prevent the
pin or fastener from passing through
Also, don’t drive fasteners into very hard or brittle material
that might chip or splatter, or make the fasteners ricochet

8. Cranes and Hoists
• Avoid working underneath loads being
moved.
• Barricade hazard areas and post warning
signs.
• Inspect cranes and hoists to see that all
components, such as wire rope, lifting
hooks, chains, etc., are in good condition.
• Do not exceed lifting capacity of cranes and
hoists

9. Struck-by Falling Objects

Working or
walking below
elevated work
surfaces may
expose you to
falling objects.

10. Struck-by Falling Objects

Materials
being moved
overhead
expose you to
falling
objects.

11. Overhead Work
• Secure tools and materials to prevent them
from falling on people below.
• Barricade hazard areas and post warning
signs.
• Use toeboards, screens, or guardrails on
scaffolds to prevent falling objects, or,
• Use debris nets, catch platforms, or
canopies to catch or deflect falling objects.

12. Accident Prevention

A
willing, positive
attitude towards
safety will help
make a safer
work
environment.

13. Accident Prevention


Plan your work
and look for
potential
hazards.
Each task will
have different
hazards.

14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Wear a hardhat if
overhead hazards
exist
 Overhead
hazards are for
example falling
and flying
objects, or
objects that you
may bump into.


15. Material Storage

Secure
materials so
they do not fall
on workers.