Struck By Hazards - to be prevented

One of the most common caution for the fatal accidents in the construction industry is the STRUCK BY. In Construction its there are few ways of the accident happen by struck by. According to OSHA, Struck - by injuries accounted for 73 deaths in 2011, 78 deaths in 2012 or 10 to 12 percent of all construction related fatal accidents in 2011 and 2012 in USA

There are four types of struck by hazards and let see the two cautions

• Struck by falling object
• Struck by flying objects
• Struck by a moving object
• Struck by swinging object

Risk and Control Measure of the Struck - By Falling Object:

Risk:

• Working or walking below the  elevated work surface may you struck by a falling object
• Material and tools  being knocked off unprotected edges to a suspended load coming loose
• Insecure or not tidy of materials at the edges of the building 

Control  Measure:

• To be avoided the elevated work surface and walking in the overhead shelter area
• Provide a sufficient height of the toe board to avoid materials and tools falling from height 
• Maintain the good housekeeping at the edge of the building and tidy up the materials properly

Risk and Control Measure of the Struck - By Flying Object:

Risk:

• Tools and materials to be flying and struck when out of the controls
• Nail gun discharge or tip flying of a saw blade can be struck by the falling object
• Air pressurized above 30 psi can drive the oil to the skin or eyes

Control  Measure:

• Power tools must be checked clearly before start to use
• Wearing a safety glasses or a face shield when work with power tools
• Should be clear of the line of sight when work with a nail gun and do not work opposite side with such power tools and other hand equipments and pressure machine