OSHA Focus Four

Caught-in or caught-between hazards on construction sites are one of OSHA's top areas of focus. These tips will help keep workers safe on the job site.

It's always a good idea to have a safety meeting on fall protection, fall hazards identification and fall prevention at least once every three months.

To prevent injuries and fatal incidents, the first step is to recognize potential caught-in hazards, like the examples shown in this article.

Falling objects, moving vehicles, flying particles, unguarded tools, swinging equipment, and rolling pipes all fall into this OSHA Fatal Four category.

Workers must recognize the common trip and fall hazards that can be found during construction and all workers have the right to be protected from fall hazards.

Struck-by hazards are often caused by improper material and equipment handling, poor housekeeping and lack of training about site or equipment awareness.

OSHA has found 4 top areas of fatalities in construction including electrocutions, falls, caught-in hazards and struck-by hazards, which includes falling objects.

Electrocution hazards are one of the top 4 areas of fatalities in construction. Here are safety tips to cover during your next toolbox talk on electrical safety.

Caught-in hazards are one of the top 4 areas of fatalities on construction sites. All trades must be aware of these tips to avoid caught-in hazards.