Struck-By Hazards Prevention Training Course
Instances of workers' injuries due to forcible contact with a piece of equipment or an object are many. It can be a falling object, flying object, swinging object, or rolling object. The impact can leave a person seriously injured or even dead. So, it's important to know how to protect employees, especially in high-risk occupations like construction, from these hazards. This struck-by hazards prevention training course defines struck-by hazards, identifies the types of struck-by hazards, presents the preventive measures, and discusses employers' responsibilities. The course includes a handout, scenario, and final assessment. This information is also available within a larger course OSHA Focus Four Injury Prevention Training.