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Approximately 75% of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment such as trucks or cranes. Safety and health programs must take into account the many ways struck-by accidents can occur. The following related hazards cause the most struck-by injuries: Vehicles. Falling/flying objects.
Struck-By Injuries in the Construction Sector - CDC Blogs
2023年4月4日 · Falling objects pose an inherent risk for struck-by injuries on the job site. Tools, materials, and other objects can fall from roofs, cranes, and scaffolds, but even objects falling from lower levels such as a truck bed or dolly can lead to injuries.
Preventing Struck-by Fatalities Related to Excavator Quick …
2022年3月10日 · As part of these efforts, NIOSH and others are highlighting the lethal struck-by risk related to excavator quick couplers. A quick coupler failure can cause the attachment to fall suddenly, causing death, injury, and/or damage to the excavator and attachment.
Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment
2023年9月14日 · Falls are the leading type of heavy equipment-related accident. This includes cases of workers falling from a ladder or piece of heavy machinery along with cases of the equipment falling on...
National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents | NIOSH
2022年4月5日 · Struck-by incidents occur when a moving object strikes a worker. These struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers. The four most common struck-by hazards are struck-by a flying, falling, swinging, or rolling object, both large and small, from vehicles and heavy machinery to rocks, gravel and tools.
Preventing Struck-by Injuries in Construction | Blogs | CDC
2020年10月1日 · Use the following best practices to reduce the risk of struck-by injuries due to equipment and falling or flying objects: Ensure comprehensive training, including on the safe operation of power tools and equipment, and encourage earning appropriate certifications.
Heavy Equipment Safety: Hazards, Control Measures, and ...
Improperly secured loads or unstable materials being lifted by heavy equipment can result in falling objects that pose a striking hazard. Operators and workers should wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain a safe distance from the equipment during lifting and loading operations.
8 Causes Of Heavy Equipment Failure (And How To Prevent It)
Failures to heavy equipment cause downtime and money loss. We listed main causes for heavy equipment failure and how to prevent it.
Different Types of Heavy Machinery Accidents | Galfand Berger
2021年1月27日 · Falls: Falling from equipment or from a platform attached to equipment are two of the most frequent types of accidents. The cabs of many types of mobile heavy equipment are high off the ground; falls from those heights can result in serious bodily injury.
Falling Objects Hazards and Control Measures - Occupational …
2024年5月1日 · Objects Falling from Vehicles: During loading and unloading operations, objects may fall from vehicles if they’re not properly secured. By understanding and recognizing these potential hazards, workers and employers can take proactive steps to minimize the risk of injury from falling objects.