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2. Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire
WORKPLACE SAFETY T
©2012 Bongarde

3. WHAT’S AT STAKE Hear about people
“In the wrong place at the wrong time”
People who have been victims of crime
Applies to workers as well

4. WHAT’S THE DANGER In the workplace Wrong place at the wrong time
Being in the line of fire
Injured or killed by your own actions
Actions of another worker or even a stranger

5. EXAMPLE Simplest example of a line of fire
Holding a nail to get it started
More serious examples:
Spinning saw blade – hand is resting in the wrong place
Standing too close to a truck – crushed by unstable pipes

6. EXAMPLE More serious examples:
Mobile machinery operator’s blind spot – caught between moving vehicle and a wall
Caught under an elevated load – lets loose when a sling breaks
Too close to a crane or excavator – contacts a high voltage power line

7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Before starting a job
Look around for any potential hazards
What could possibly go wrong
What could happen to you
Hit by welding sparks?
Operating a forklift too quickly?

8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Standing below an elevated area?
Knock a heavy object off
Standing in the way of a closed door
Knocked off ladders
Prop the door open
Post a warning sign

9. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Other line of fire hazards:
Standing too close
Worker who is wielding a tool
Sledge hammer or a large wrench
Head could fly off
Wrench could slip off
Don’t stand in its path

10. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Other line of fire hazards:
Standing too close to materials secured by steel bands
Under tremendous pressure
One of these bands is cut
Whip around and inflict serious injury
Padded clothing, a hardhat, safety shoes and safety glasses
Cut the one farthest away first
Stand well back while releasing straps

11. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Other line of fire hazards:
Working on machinery
Energy sources have been safely shut down
Hazardous energy sources:
Electricity
Hydraulic
Pneumatic
Mechanical (spring)
Chemical and thermal
Gravity
Locked and tagged out by an authorized person

12. A busy workplace is no place to daydream.
Final Word
A busy workplace is no place to daydream.
Stay aware of your surroundings, think of how you might be in the line of fire and step away from the danger.