Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments

Struck-by accidents occur when a person is hit by a moving object. On construction sites this can include being hit on the head by a falling hammer, hit by particles being thrown from a grinder, hit by a truck that's backing up, or hit by a load of wallboard that's being hoisted.Struck-by accidents are one of the four top causes of fatalities in construction work, and can result in serious injuries as well. But they don't have to happen."Struck-By Hazards in Construction Environments" provides the information employees need to recognize the struck-by hazards that are associated with construction tasks and take steps to avoid them before accidents happen. Length: 19 minutes Topics Include: What are struck-by hazards? Personal protective equipment. Traffic safety. Heavy equipment. Hand and power tools. Masonry walls, overhead work and building materials. and more.