Avoid accidents by learning about these dangerous hazards

Objective To make all employees aware of the hazards of struck-by incidents and how to prevent them on the jobsite SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Background Struck-by statistics (2007, OSHA) Total deaths from struck-by cases: 504 Construction industry deaths: 311 SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Background Struck-by statistics (2007, OSHA) Approximately 26% of deaths in construction are from struck-by accidents Approximately 10% of all occupational deaths are from struck- by accidents SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Background Struck by incidents happen all too often on our jobsites These injuries occur when a worker comes into forcible contact with a flying, falling, swinging or rolling object One of OSHA’s “Focus Four” The four main safety hazards that account for 57% of all fatalities on construction sites SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Ground-level objects Equipment can turn quickly and hit someone in the area. Pay attention to all your surroundings Traffic When working around traffic, wear highly visible clothing and use cones or other warning devices (physical barriers) to help keep yourself and the public safe SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Chainsaw considerations Look for materials in trees that could cause a projectile hazard or a possible kickback Spikes or nails Do not leave a chainsaw running when not in use SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Chainsaw considerations Keep both hands on the handles Maintain secure footing at all times Proper usage and wearing of the correct PPE is very important Avoid and be cautious of kickback Do not saw with the tip and if the saw comes with tip guards, keep them in place SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Struck-by flying object(s) Flying objects could either strike another worker, the public, or even cause property damage All can be avoided by properly communicating what to look for when doing the walk-around before starting the work SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Struck-by flying object(s) When required, wear hard hats at all times Stack material properly and secure materials if needed to prevent sliding, falling, or even collapsing SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Struck-by flying object(s) Use proper PPE where machines or tools may cause flying particles Safety glasses, goggles, face shields, etc. Inspect tools, such as saws and lathes, to ensure that protective guards are in good condition SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Struck-by flying object(s) If working with nail guns, make sure to learn and follow the proper training protocol SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Review Struck-by hazards can be fatal, representing one of the four most dangerous types of hazards in the construction industry SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Review By wearing the proper PPE, carefully examining the work area for struck-by hazards before beginning work, and planning tasks ahead of time, these accidents are preventable SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Review All workers on the jobsite must be alert to potential struck-by hazards SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

Review ‘Struck-by’ incidents are not just caused by falling objects, they also can be caused by road hazards and chainsaws SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.