Struck By Hazards

Material Handling

Avoid overhead suspended loads
Be aware of workers surroundings
Be aware of proximity in relation to other activities
Barricading swing radius of equipment, cranes, back hoes, etc…
Equipment and materials not being stored too close to edges of structures
Securing materials for inclement weather conditions, high winds, storms, etc…

Equipment Operations

Back up alarms and horns functioning on equipment
Lights working on equipment
Operator qualifications / training
Equipment inspections
Daily visual inspections
Maintenance procedures and documentation
Glass not cracked or dirty to impair operator’s vision
Awareness training for employees around equipment, it’s easier for the Employees on the ground to see the piece of equipment than it is for the Operator to see the employees