objectivesSecond only to falls, Struck-By Hazards are one of the most common causes of the Focus-Four worksite fatalities in construction. Workers and managers alike must be able to identify, avoid, and address these hazards to stay safe on the job and remain compliant with OSHA regulations. The Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course from OSHA Education School offers important construction fatality prevention training to promote greater awareness of common Struck-By Hazards. Additionally, course participants will learn more about safe work practices that guard against injuries and fatalities.
Named one of OSHA’s Focus Four hazards, Struck-By Hazards include situations that expose workers to falling, rolling, swinging, or flying objects. In this course, students will learn:
OSHA’s Focus Four hazards
Identifying Struck-By Hazards
How to minimize and/or eliminate Struck-By Hazards
Common Struck-By Hazards
How to protect yourself and your team
The employer’s responsibilities
After completing the Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course, workers will understand how to recognize these hazards and what to do when one is encountered on the job.
descriptionEmployers must protect workers from being struck by vehicles and objects on the job. While these hazards exist, there are ways to prevent or reduce injuries from these types of hazards.Struck-By Hazards are a leading cause of Focus-Four construction workplace deaths. Workers and management alike must be able to recognise, avoid, and handle these dangers in order to maintain workplace safety and compliance with OSHA requirements. The Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course is critical for raising awareness of frequent Struck-By Hazards in the construction industry. Additionally, participants will get a better understanding of safe work practises that help prevent injuries and fatalities on the job. Struck-By Dangers, which are one of OSHA's Focus Four hazards, are scenarios in which employees are exposed to falling, rolling, swinging, or flying objects.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Struck-By Hazards
Additional Online Resources
Overview
Introduction
Learning Objectives
2. Definitions
What Is a Hazard?
What Is a Struck-By Hazard?
Struck-By, or Caught-In or -Between Incident?
Definition of Theoretical (Or "What If?") Hazards
3. Struck-by Hazards
Primary Types of Struck-By Hazards
Statistics
Struck-By Hazards
Struck-By Fatalities by Category, 2008
Construction Struck-By Statistics
What Is a Struck-By Hazard?
4. Struck-By Hazard #1
Struck by Object or Equipment
Recognize Any Hazard(s)?
Struck by Object or Equipment
Struck-By Equipment
Example
Preventive Measures
Know Your Equipment's Limitations
Employer Responsibilities
5. Struck-By Hazard #2
Struck-By Objects
Struck-By Falling Objects
Recognize Any Hazard(s)?
Falling Object Hazards
6. Struck-By Hazard #3
Struck-By Swinging or Slipping Objects
Recognize Any Hazard(s)?
How about the Safety Catch?
7. Struck-By Hazard #4
Struck-By Flying Objects
Flying Object Hazards from Residual Energy
Flying Object Hazard
Personal Protective Equipment
Recognize Any Hazard(s)?
8. Employer Responsibilities
Training
9. Summing Up
Summary
References/Sources Benefits Upon completion of the Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course, construction workers will be aware of common struck-by hazards on the job site. The course will prepare them to recognize these hazards to help keep themselves and their colleagues safe, as well as explain the responsibilities of the employer to protect workers.