Quiz #4 Struck-By Hazards

Rank the appropriate steps that could have prevented the fatality and injuries in these case studies.

1. Employers should create duties so as to remove or minimize struck-by hazards 2. Workers should be attentive to potential struck-by hazards 2. Workers should be trained on struck-by hazards 4. Workers should wear appropriate personal protective equipment

It's your first day working on a new residential subdivision project.

1. Take the proper training 2. Inspect all equipment 3. Wear the appropriate PPE 4. Check for workers

As you have seen, highway equipment related fatalities are a serious concern for workers. In this exercise you will need to rank in order from highest to lowest how these fatalities occur.

1. Workers on foot 2. Operators 3. Passengers

To avoid these hazards and remain safe when working around heavy equipment what should you be looking for on tour worksite?

All of the above

To safely control the traffic flow and protect workers near public roadways and moving construction equipment what should you use?

All of the above

What are the hazards when working around heavy equipment?

All of the above

What are the results of the injuries?

Death Broken Bones Head Injuries

What type of struck-by hazard would a hard hat protect you from?

Falling and Flying

Struck-by _____ object hazards exists when something is being propelled, hurled or thrown.

Flying

Think about the worksites you have been on and the struck-by hazards that you've seen. From the list below, select a category of struck-by hazard that you have seen.

Flying

What are the four common types of struck-by hazards?

Flying objects, falling objects, swinging objects and rolling objects

So the worker is even more visible to the operator, what do you think he should also have?

High visibility clothing

The following are examples of struck-by hazards. Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard?

Hit by a nail from a nail gun

A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker

Is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object

As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials _____.

May strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns

If your hard hat sustains a heavy blow from a falling or flying object you

Must replace it immediately

Flying struck-by hazard on your worksite a worker climbed an 8-foot step ladder so that he could nail a strap onto a residential home project...

Never nail into material such as metal, knots or dense materials with a nail gun and receive training specific to the tool you are using.

Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _____.

Object or piece of equipment

Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by_____.

Providing PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses

Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _____.

Wear high-visibility reflective clothing

It is important to inspect and replace equipment for damage _____ use.

before

All rigging equipment must be inspected _____ each lift.

prior to