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Quiz #4 Struck-By Hazards

Yoshiaki Lee avatar Yoshiaki Lee
18 May 2023
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Rank the appropriate steps that could have prevented the fatality and injuries in these case studies.
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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
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What are the four common types of struck-by hazards?
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Flying objects, falling objects, swinging objects and rolling objects
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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.
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Flying
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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...
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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.
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What type of struck-by hazard would a hard hat protect you from?
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Falling and Flying
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What are the results of the injuries?
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Death Broken Bones Head Injuries
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What are the hazards when working around heavy equipment?
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All of the above
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To avoid these hazards and remain safe when working around heavy equipment what should you be looking for on tour worksite?
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All of the above
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So the worker is even more visible to the operator, what do you think he should also have?
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High visibility clothing
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It's your first day working on a new residential subdivision project.
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1. Take the proper training 2. Inspect all equipment 3. Wear the appropriate PPE 4. Check for workers
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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.
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1. Workers on foot 2. Operators 3. Passengers
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To safely control the traffic flow and protect workers near public roadways and moving construction equipment what should you use?
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All of the above
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Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by_____.
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Providing PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses
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It is important to inspect and replace equipment for damage _____ use.
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before
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Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _____.
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Object or piece of equipment
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The following are examples of struck-by hazards. Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard?
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Hit by a nail from a nail gun
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As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials _____.
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May strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns
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Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _____.
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Wear high-visibility reflective clothing
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A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker
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Is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object
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All rigging equipment must be inspected _____ each lift.
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prior to
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If your hard hat sustains a heavy blow from a falling or flying object you
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Must replace it immediately
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Struck-by _____ object hazards exists when something is being propelled, hurled or thrown.
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Flying