“Struck-by” and “caught-between” accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool). Caught-between accidents are often fatal occurrences when a worker is unwittingly caught in the gears of machinery; pinned between a vehicle and a wall, or even caught by the clothing or hair on a moving part and pulled into danger. This interactive online course provides information to assist the learner in the identification, avoidance, and control of these hazards in the workplace. While workers may need additional training based on OSHA standards and the specific hazards of their jobs, RedVector’s Worksite Safety courses can help inject entry-level workers with critical knowledge on a variety of OSHA-regulated safety and health topics.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.
Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Lesson Objectives: Struck-By Accidents
Terminal Objective: Given current OSHA and industry information regarding construction worksite illnesses, injuries and/or fatalities, the student will be able to recognize Caught-in or -between hazards in construction.
Enabling Objectives:
- Identify common caught-in or -between hazards
- Describe types of caught-in or -between hazards
- Protect themselves from caught-in or -between hazards
- Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from caught-in or -between hazards
Lesson Objectives: Caught-In or -Between Hazards
Terminal Objective: Given current OSHA and industry information regarding construction worksite illnesses, injuries and/or fatalities, the student will be able to recognize Caught-in or -between hazards in construction.
Enabling Objectives:
- Identify common caught-in or -between hazards
- Describe types of caught-in or -between hazards
- Protect themselves from caught-in or -between hazards
- Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from caught-in or -between hazards