Hazard Identification Training Tool
Hazard
Identification
Training Tool
Construction Scenario
In this scenario, you will be managing the construction of a small convenience store through all phases of building.
You must find hazards to maintain a safe workplace. There are 4 kinds of tools for finding hazards.
- Collect Info - Read any information you may have (manuals, safety data sheets, OSHA data, etc.) to find hazards that have already been identified by others.
- Inspect & Observe - Inspect equipment and areas, and observe processes in action.
- Involve Workers - Talk to your workers and listen to their feedback.
- Investigate Incidents - Whenever an incident occurs, use that as an opportunity to learn about hazards that may have been overlooked.
- Prioritize - Evaluate the hazards you have identified and fix the most hazardous first.
Tools
- Hazard Identification Tools: To find hazards, you can click on equipment, people, and areas in the plant.
- Selecting a piece of equipment gives you access to the hazard identification information and available actions related to the selected equipment.
- Selecting a person gives you access to the "Talk" action for the selected worker.
- You can also inspect an area of your plant. Selecting an area of the plant gives you access to hazard identification information and the Inspect action for the selected area.
- If you have questions, you can access various resources from the "Game Manual".
Choose one of the areas, equipment or workers below to identify hazards:
Area
Mixer Inspection
- Acid Cleaning
- Articulating Boom
- Backhoe
- Block Laying
- Cement Mortar Mixer
- Cement Truck
- Chop Saw
- Crane
- Delivery Truck
- Dump Truck
- Flatbed Truck
- Forklift
- Form Setting
- Grinder
- Ladder
- Masonry Saw
- Nail Gun
- Plywood
- Rigging
- Scaffold
- Scissor Lift
- Sewer Line
- Shingles
- Slab
- Spoil Pile
- Structure
- Termination Box
- Trench Box
- Trusses
- Welding Truck
Scaffolding Inspection
- Backhoe Operator
- Boom Operator
- Cement Truck Driver
- Chop Saw Operator
- Concrete Block Finisher
- Concrete Block Mason
- Concrete Finisher
- Concrete Laborer
- Crane Operator
- Delivery Truck Driver
- Dump Truck Driver
- Electrician
- Flatbed Truck Driver
- Foreman
- Forklift Operator
- Form Work Carpenter
- Grinder Operator
- Iron Worker
- Masonry Saw Operator
- Mortar Mixer
- Pipe Fitter
- Roofer
- Scissor Lift Operator
- Sewer Line Worker
- Utility Worker
- Welder
Block Wall
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Tools, supplies and other items used when working from heights can fall, striking workers on the ground.
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
Earthwork & Trenching
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain can cause trips & falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
- Multiple vehicles backing up at the same time can cause confusion on which vehicles are moving leading to workers being run over or struck by a vehicle.
- The combination of undefined traffic patterns and multiple and frequent vehicle movement can lead to struck by type accidents.
Electrical
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Excess wiring, cables and other supplies lying on the ground can cause trips and falls.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain can cause trips & falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
Finishing
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Tools, supplies and other items used when working from height can fall striking workers on the ground.
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Acid mist and vapor from finishing work can be inhaled or contact the skin and eyes or nearby workers.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
Footers
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain while moving around poured footers can cause trips and falls.
Glass Store Front
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- If glass panels are broken, workers not wearing proper PPE can be cut during clean up.
- Loose building material such as nails, screws, and rebar can penetrate your work shoes if stepped on resulting in puncture type injuries.
- Material packaging, shards produced during chop saw cutting, scrap metal, as well as oils from vehicles/ machinery can lead to worker slips, trips and falls.
- Glass panels which are not properly stored can fall on workers resulting in cuts, lacerations and crushing type injuries.
- When manually transporting or positioning glass panels sharp edge can cut workers hands.
- Faulty back-up alarms or having the volume turned down during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
Pouring Slab
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Tools, supplies and other objects lying on the ground can cause trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain can cause trips and falls.
- Equipment operating in the area in undefined traffic patterns and multiple and frequent vehicle movement can lead to struck by type accidents.
- Noise from equipment operation nearby can cause hearing loss.
Prep Area
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Faulty or damaged extension cords can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain while moving around poured footers can cause slips, trips and falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
- The combination of undefined traffic patterns and multiple and frequent vehicle movement can lead to struck by type accidents.
Roofing
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working outside at elevation during high temperatures can cause heat stress.
- Working outside in cold/ winter elements cam create cold stress.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain while moving the roof can cause slips, trips and falls.
- Working on jobsites exposes workers to elevated noise levels (pneumatic tools, compressors, saws) which can result in permanent hearing loss.
Setting Trusses
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Exposure to the sunlight for extended periods of time can result in sunburns.
Sewer
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain can cans slips, trips and falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
Steel Structure
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
- Working during excessively hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and heat stress type injuries.
- Low visibility or poor lighting increases the chance of slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain while moving around poured footers can cause trips and falls.
- Loud machinery in operation can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
- The combination of undefined traffic patterns and multiple and frequent vehicle movement can lead to struck by type accidents.
Acid Cleaning
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Scrubbing the brick with brooms, brushed or other tools can result in harmful chemical being splashed on skin or into the eyes.
- Water used to saturate the wall during cleaning can lead to slick, slippery walk way resulting in slips and falls.
- Using long handled masonry or other brushes during brick cleaning can result in workers becoming off balanced and falling.
You found the following hazards:
- Spraying muriatic acid and other chemicals onto the brick can result in acid overspray resulting in unintended contact with other area workers. This is especially likely if there is significant wind.
- Water hoses used to saturate the wall during cleaning can lead to trip hazards in walkways.
You found the following hazards:
- Mechanical cleaning methods such as sandblasting, abrasive wheels and special power tools for cleaning mortar lines in brick and concrete block can cause harmful material to be inhaled resulting in respiratory disorders and pneumoconiosis.
- Using long handled masonry or other brushes during brick cleaning can result in workers stretching or over-extending their reach, leading to sprains and strains.
Articulating Boom
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Performing work in a bucket lift with no personal fall arrest system increases the likelihood of a fall.
- Using a bucket lift to hoist materials creates load capacity and balance issues that can cause falls and equipment failure.
You found the following hazards:
- Operating the bucket lift with out attention to overhead power sources can result in electric shock or electrocution type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Working on the railing of a bucket lift increases the likelihood of loosing footing and the consequences of a fall.
- Moving a bucket lift with the boom extended can result in the lift tipping over.
Backhoe
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Employees riding in the "bucket" into and out of the trench or excavation sites can fall.
- Operation of vehicles with obstructed views, broken/missing mirrors or without attention to surroundings and other vehicle movement can lead to collisions and struck by type injuries.
- When seat belts or restraints are not worn during operation of the equipment the operator can be jostled.
You found the following hazards:
- Faulty back-up alarm or volume turned down during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Improperly rigged or secured attachments could detach or malfunction, striking nearby workers and/or causing collision with vehicle(s).
You found the following hazards:
- Contact with buried power lines by excavation machinery can cause electrocution type injuries.
- Obstructed views during movement of the bucket can result in the operator dropping the bucket load on workers out of his view.
- Based on height, weight and speed, the bull dozer can become unstable and tip over when operating on a slope or incline.
Block Laying
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- While working with wet mortar, the mortar can splash the eyes.
- While scaffolding is being erected above workers below can be struck be falling objects.
- Incorrect use of trolley to lift bricks from pallet can cause sprain and strains.
- Lifting too many bricks at one time can cause sprain and strains.
- Pushing/pulling loaded pallet trucks onto or off hoist platform can cause sprain and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- While passing bricks between workstations or workers, bricks can fall causing crushing type injuries to feet.
- While setting brick workers fingers can get pinched resulting in cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
- Sharp edges on exposed rebar can cause cuts and laceration while placing brick.
- Uneven work surfaces/terrain while moving around poured footers can cause trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- While trimming brick with the trowel an incorrect grip on brick (thumb in the way) when whacking with trowel can result in cut and lacerations.
- Repetitive lifting of bricks can cause sprain and strains.
- During overhand brickwork to external face of the wall the worker can fall, or lean, against the wall, which gives way resulting in a fatal fall to the ground below.
Cement Mortar Mixer
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Extensive water use around electrical equipment while using an electric mortar mixer can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Workers can be splashed in the eye while mixing mortar.
- Loose clothing can be caught by unguarded moving parts of machinery causing crushing and amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- An earth leakage circuit breaker/switch which is not properly installed on main supply or portable generator while using an electric mortar mixer can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Faulty or damaged cords on mixers can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- The use of faulty or damaged extension cords can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Fingers or hands can get caught in the mixer drive gear if unguarded, causing crushing and amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Inhalation of dry mortar and other cement products used can cause respiratory problems and pneumoconiosis.
- Repetitious passing or shoveling mortar up onto scaffold can result in sprain and strains.
- Shoveling raw materials into mixer can result in sprain and strains.
Cement Truck
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Flying particles and splashes of aggregate material, slurry water, and concrete can contact workers eyes during loading and unloading operations resulting in irritation or blindness.
- Noise from equipment operation nearby can cause hearing loss.
- Slippery surfaces, unsure footing, damaged ladders and walkways, and unsure hand and footholds during climbing and descending truck cab and equipment can cause workers to fall.
- Vibration from cement feed hoses can cause sprains and strains.
- Workers can be exposed to silica dust from concrete-aggregate materials, like sand and gravel, leading to pneumoconiosis.
You found the following hazards:
- Awkward positioning while operating the controls to manage the flow of cement can cause sprains and strains.
- Cement truck equipment generates heat resulting in hot surfaces on equipment and truck components. Workers who inadvertently contact hot surfaces can receive burns.
- Cement trucks driving or unloading on unstable, uneven or steep ground can rollover.
- Handling of the load-out chute can cause pinch point injuries to hands and fingers, struck by injuries from swinging parts and falling materials and equipment.
- Operating the cement truck without attention to the surroundings or vehicle movement can lead to collisions with other vehicles or equipment.
You found the following hazards:
- Hands and skin can come into contact with cement resulting in dermatitis and caustic type chemical burns.
- Operating the cement truck without attention to the surroundings or workers can lead to accidental contact.
Chop Saw
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Servicing saws while they are still plugged in can lead to accidental start up of the blade resulting in cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- A saw with missing guards or inadequately guards can lead to pieces be ejected from the cut area resulting in struck by type injuries.
- Damaged or incorrectly sized blades can cause pieces to be ejected from the cut area resulting in struck by type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Holding material to close to the blade when cutting can result in cuts and amputation type injuries.
- Grinding and cutting during glass cutting and glazing can result in the inhalation of debris leading to respiratory problems.
- Dust emitted by saws can contain hazardous materials and cause respiratory disorders and pneumoconiosis.
Crane
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Crane operation without attention to surroundings or vehicle movement could cause load collision with workers or other mobile equipment.
- Cranes that are not leveled or on solid surfaces can tip and roll-over.
- Failing to use proper out rigging or additional support can lead to tipping and roll-overs.
- Hoisting loads heavier then the cranes capacity can result in the crane failure causing the crane to tip over.
- Improper use of cribbing under outriggers where there are poor ground conditions can result in the tipping and roll overs.
- Materials and loads that are not secured to rigging can slide or fall striking workers.
- Parking a vehicle and not chocking the tires can cause unintended movement of the vehicle striking a worker.
- Transporting loads without spotters increases the likelihood of unintended contacts and load tips/ falls.
- When seat belts or restraints are not worn during operation of the equipment the operator can be jostled.
You found the following hazards:
- Cranes that are not leveled can tip and roll-over.
- Damaged crane cabling can fail resulting in dropped loads which could strike workers in the area.
- Failing to extend the outriggers fully; not extending all outriggers or failing to get completely "off-rubber" can result in the crane tipping and roll-overs.
- Mobile cranes driving on unstable, uneven or steep ground can rollover.
- Not properly barricading the cranes counter weight swing area can result in the counterweight striking or crushing nearby workers.
- Operating crane over backfilled area which is not completely compacted can result in the crane sliding resulting in a tipping or rolling–over.
- Outrigger pads which are set down on an unleveled float may slide off when under load, causing the crane to tip.
- Slippery surfaces, unsure footing, damaged ladders and walkways, and unsure hand and footholds during climbing and descending cab and equipment can cause workers to fall.
- When operating the crane, contact with power sources such as overhead power lines can cause electrocution.
You found the following hazards:
- Cranes operating in windy conditions can become unstable and tip.
- Defective/ damaged rigging materials will cause load falls.
- Faulty electrical wiring or damage to power cables can expose workers to electricity.
- Hoisting materials during dangerous (windy, lightning) conditions can result in unexpected movement of the crane or load causing the load to strike workers.
- If the crane is not inspected, mechanical malfunction can lead to loads falling.
- Improperly rated slings, chains, and connectors will cause load shifts and load falls.
- Loads which exceed the capacity of the crane, cable or linkage can cause crane failure, resulting in dropped loads.
- Worn crane cables and linkages can fail during operation resulting in dropped loads.
Delivery Truck
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Failure to have a spotter during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Parking the delivery truck and not chocking the tires can cause unintended movement of the truck striking a worker.
- Throwing tie downs and strapping over a load during removal can cause workers to be struck by ratchet components and end hooks resulting in cuts, lacerations and other injuries.
- Tires on the delivery truck can kick up debris striking workers if mud-flaps aren't properly maintained.
- When seat belts or restraints are not worn during operation of the equipment the operator can be jostled.
You found the following hazards:
- Accidental contact with power lines by oversized vehicles or cargo can result in electrocution type injuries.
- Climbing into the trailer bed to unload, uncover or unsecure items with out safe access can cause workers to fall.
- Operation of vehicles with obstructed views, broken/missing mirrors or without attention to surroundings and other vehicle movement can lead to collisions and struck by type injuries.
- Workers fingers can become pinched in the strapping holes while securing or unsecuring loads and equipment causing cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Faulty back-up alarm or having the volume turned down during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Operation of the delivery truck without attention to surroundings or workers will lead to accidental contacts.
Dump Truck
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- The tail gate can close quickly after the dumping of material and crush workers who are underneath or to close.
- Tires can kick up debris striking workers if mud-flaps aren't properly maintained.
- When seat belts or restraints are not worn during operation of the equipment the operator can be jostled.
- Workers can be crushed if caught between the bed and frame of truck while it's closing.
You found the following hazards:
- Working in the back of a dump truck during loading can lead to material inadvertently being dropped on workers.
- Faulty back-up alarm or volume turned down during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Operation of vehicles with obstructed views, broken/missing mirrors or without attention to surroundings and other vehicle movement can lead to collisions and struck by type injuries.
- Parking the dump truck and not chocking the tires can cause unintended movement of the vehicle striking a worker.
You found the following hazards:
- Failure to have a spotter during dump truck movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Workers behind the dump truck can be run over.
Flatbed Truck
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Workers fingers can become pinched in the strapping holes while securing or unsecuring loads and equipment causing cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
- Bending, twisting and lifting forms during unloading can cause pulled muscles.
- Throwing tie downs and strapping over a load during removal can cause workers to be struck by ratchet components and end hooks resulting in cuts, lacerations and other injuries.
- Truck tires can kick up debris striking area workers if mud-flaps aren't properly maintained.
You found the following hazards:
- Climbing into the trailer bed to unload, uncover or unsecure items with out safe access can cause workers to fall.
- Operating the flatbed truck without attention to surroundings or vehicle movement can lead to collisions with other vehicles or equipment.
- Parking the flatbed truck and not chocking the tires can cause unintended movement of the vehicle striking a worker.
You found the following hazards:
- Having faulty brakes during vehicle movement can lead to collisions or struck by type accidents to workers.
Forklift
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Operating the forklift at excessive speed can cause collisions with workers, equipment, and machinery.
- Operating the forklift without attention to surroundings or workers will lead to accidental contacts.
- Tine extenders and other attachments can cause load instability resulting in falling objects.
- Unstable objects might fall off the forklift tines during operation.
You found the following hazards:
- Loads improperly secured to the forklift will fall.
- Makeshift modifications made to the forklift tines and/or mast can create hazardous operating conditions.
- Tine extenders and other attachments can cause load instability causing the forklift to become off balance and tip or roll.
You found the following hazards:
- Combustion of diesel engines results in the release of particulate matter, NOx and SOx fumes.
- Working on inclines and declines can cause collisions from improper braking or faulty brakes.
Form Setting
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Hands and fingers can be smashed with hammers while pounding stakes into the ground.
- Repeated bending and stretching to set forms can cause back, knee and wrist strains and sprains.
- Sharp edges on stakes can cause cuts or lacerations.
- Splashes from poured concrete can cause caustic burns to exposed skin.
- Vibrating the footer to remove air pockets can cause musculo-sketal injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Pour housekeeping and excessive supplies and material strewn around a worksite can cause falls in area with cut/puncture hazards.
- Sharp edges on cut forms can cause lacerations, amputation of fingers.
You found the following hazards:
- Movement in the area during the pouring of footers can cause workers to be inadvertently struck by cement trucks or feeder trays.
Grinder
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- By-passing safety controls and “dead man†switches can result in a grinder unintentionally starting leading to cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
- Particle and debris ejected during grinding can result in cuts and lacerations.
- A cracked, chipped, or out of balance wheel can cause the grinding disc to fracture and strike nearby workers.
- Applying too much pressure on a cold wheel may cause the grinding disc to fracture and strike nearby workers.
You found the following hazards:
- A blade that is not properly fastened can eventually work the nut holding it in place loose, causing the blade to fly off completely resulting in cuts and lacerations.
- Cords from portable handheld grinders can be a trip hazards if place in walkways causing slips, trips and falls.
- Operating a grinder on wet or slippery floors can result in slips and falls leading to cuts and lacerations.
You found the following hazards:
- Operating a grinder to close to power cords can result in accidental contact causing electric shock and electrocution.
- Vibration from use can lead to sprains and strains and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Noise from grinding can cause permanent hearing loss.
Ladder
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Ladders which are used at too steep of an incline can tip, causing workers to fall.
- Standing on the top three rungs of an extension ladder increases the likelihood of losing balance and falling.
- Stepping over the top of the ladder to access the roof can result in the worker tripping or falling.
- Working from a ladder that is not properly secured at base, or has damaged ladder feet, can result in the ladder becoming off balance and tipping leading to worker falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Accidental contact with overhead power lines can result in electrical shock or electrocution type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Using a ladder that is not properly rated can result in falls.
Masonry Saw
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- A saw with missing guards or inadequately guards can cause cuts, laceration and amputation type injuries to the fingers.
- The wrong blade size or modification to the saw can cause guards to be ineffective resulting in cuts, laceration and amputation type injuries to the fingers.
- Workers placing hands to close to the blade during cutting can be “pulled-in†resulting in amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Saw used on make shift tables or stands which are off balance or unstable can result in cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
- Faulty or damaged cords and wiring can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Portable generators or equipment which is not properly grounded can result in electric shock or electrocution.
- Using electrical equipment on wet ground or in wet conditions can result in electric shock or electrocution.
You found the following hazards:
- Dust emitted by saws can contain hazardous materials and cause respiratory disorders and pneumoconiosis.
- Brick stacks can become unstable and collapse, causing bricks to crush the feet of nearby workers.
- Damaged or incorrectly sized blades can cause pieces to be ejected from the cut area resulting in struck by type injuries.
Nail Gun
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Operating a nail gun in a careless manner can lead to accidental discharge.
- Working on a nail gun (repairs/clearing jam) with the hose/ power attached can result in an accidental discharge. triggering of a nail leading to puncture type injuries.
- Working with your hand in proximity to the nail gun tip increases likelihood of impalement.
You found the following hazards:
- Attaching roof sheathing from the ridge to the eaves increases the likelihood of falling/ backing off the roof.
- Failure to properly attach line whips to the air hoses can result in a hose coming loose, striking near by workers.
You found the following hazards:
- Operating a nail gun at an incorrect high pressure can lead to nails projecting through building material and endangering persons and objects beyond.
Plywood
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Lifting and positioning heavy or large pieces of plywood on the roof without assistance can result workers becoming off balanced and falling.
You found the following hazards:
- Working from heights without being tied off with a safety harness that is attached to a fall resistance device can result in falls.
- Uneven footing and accumulation of materials (fasteners/ tools/ supply power lines) on the roof can result in slips, trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Workers using safety harnesses or fall arrest system are not appropriate and adequate (damaged, improperly fastened, lanyard too long, etc.) can result in severe injury or death from falls.
Rigging
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Unbalanced sling loads may over stress slings and tip the load.
You found the following hazards:
- Shallow angles on slings can overstress the sling causing the load to slip and fall.
- Slings pulled toward the open hook (away from the throat) can pull off of the hook causing the load to fall.
- Worn or damaged hooks, slings and cables can cause the load to fall.
You found the following hazards:
- Improper modification by using non-OEM and makeshift attachments can cause failure and dropped loads.
Scaffold
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Erecting scaffolding close to overhead power lines can lead to accidental contact resulting in electric shock or electrocution.
- Improper lifting techniques when erecting scaffold can result in sprains and strains.
- While moving items such as tool or bricks onto the scaffold, the items can fall on workers below.
- Workers without fall protection can fall from heights while erecting, accessing or working from scaffolding platforms.
You found the following hazards:
- Erecting scaffolding above work areas can result in falling objects striking workers below.
- Loose, cracked, broken, missing, bowed, corroded or worn parts can result in a scaffolding collapse.
- No catch scaffold provided while working from heights can result in fatal falls.
- Poor housekeeping and tools, supplies and other objects lying on the scaffold/walkway can cause trips and falls.
- Unsecured platforms or planking can result in falls.
- Wet, slippery platforms or objects blocking the pathway can result in slips, trips and falls.
- Workers can fall from scaffolding planks which are too narrow.
You found the following hazards:
- Ground which is not properly prepared for scaffolding can result in an unsteady structure and scaffold collapse injuring workers.
- Inadequate strength in perimeter handrail or mid rail missing while working from heights can result in falls.
- Incorrectly constructed scaffold can collapse under work conditions injuring workers.
- Scaffolding which is not level or balanced can tip or collapse injuring workers.
- Scaffolding which is not properly supported or secured can collapse or tip injuring workers.
- Too many bricks or an overloaded scaffold can result in a scaffolding collapse injuring workers.
- Using planks which are too long for the scaffold create unsupported ends workers can access and cause scaffold collapse/tipping.
- Workers can fall from scaffold with no guard rails.
- Working on scaffolding during inclement weather (high wind, lightening) can cause, falls, scaffolding collapse or electrocution.
Scissor Lift
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Hoisting loads heavier then the lifts' capacity can result in the lift failure causing the lift to tip.
- Scissor lifts that are not leveled or on solid surfaces can tip and roll-over.
You found the following hazards:
- Operating the scissor lift with out attention to overhead power sources can result in electric shock or electrocution type injuries.
- Operating the scissor lift in areas that have unsecured building materials/ equipment increases the likelihood of entanglement with foreign materials.
You found the following hazards:
- Moving a scissor lift with the boom raised can result in the lift tipping over.
Sewer Line
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Bending, twisting and repetitive movements can sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Objects can fall into confined spaces striking workers.
You found the following hazards:
- Dust from laying gravel in the bed of the sewer line trench can contain harmful materials such as silica.
- Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas formed in wastewater collection systems can retard a workers ability to smell and paralyze breathing function resulting in asphyxiation type injuries.
- Methane and other fumes present in the sewer line can cause asphyxiation type injuries.
Shingles
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Workers using safety harnesses or fall arrest system are not appropriate and adequate (damaged, improperly fastened, lanyard too long, etc.) can result in severe injury or death from falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Fastening roofing shingles can result in punctures and strikes from the use of hammers, nails and screws.
- Working on slippery surfaces (rain, snow, frost, dew) can result in slips, trips and falls.
- Uneven footing and accumulation of materials (fasteners/ tools/ supply power lines) on the roof can result in slips, trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Materials from shingles and rolled roofing underlayment (fiberglass, petroleum products, and some heavy metals) can be inhaled during work, resulting in lung damage and respiratory problems.
Slab
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Rebar set in the slab can cause trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Uncapped rebar can lead to impalement type injuries if workers fall.
- The exposed (stubbed-up) utility lines can cause trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Splashes from poured concrete can cause caustic burns to exposed skin.
Spoil Pile
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Equipment working on top of spoil piles can roll back onto workers in the trench area causing serious injuries or death.
You found the following hazards:
- Cracks and fissures which run along the middle of the trench sides can cause the trench walls to collapse and the spoil pile to slide into the trench.
You found the following hazards:
- The excess weight of, and vibrations from equipment working on top of spoil piles can result in un-shored walls of the trench collapsing causing serious injuries or death.
Structure
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Workers fingers can become pinched between structural steel pieces while setting loads, causing cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Workers can fall from heights if not wearing fall protection.
You found the following hazards:
- Rough surfaces and sharp edges on the steel structure can result in cuts and lacerations.
- Workers without fall protection can still fall from heights if improper or inadequate steel structure anchorage points are chosen.
Termination Box
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Bending and twisting while working or carrying loads can cause sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Faults in electrical equipment can generate an arc flash resulting in burn type injuries to workers.
You found the following hazards:
- Employees working with energized parts can received arc flash burns.
Trench Box
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Excavators moving pipes overhead and in the area can strike workers.
- Inadequate access to the trench box (no ladder, or poorly constructed ladder) can cause workers to fall to the bottom of the box.
- Workers more than 25 feet away from a trench exit may not be able to leave the trench in the event of an incident and can become trapped, receiving entrapment or engulfment type injuries.
- Workers performing work outside the trench box can become engulfed by loose material.
- Workers who enter and exit a trench without appropriate ladders, stairways or ramps can fall.
You found the following hazards:
- A poorly constructed or inadequate trench box could fail to protect employees in the event of a trench collapse.
- Cleats or other objects used for connecting runways can cause workers to trip and fall while accessing the trench.
- Ramps or runways constructed from multiple pieces can separate during use if not properly assembled resulting in slips, trips and falls.
- Ramps, ladders and stairways can become slippery from loose material and debris causing slips and falls.
- Trench boxes that are not adequate can result in equipment and spoils falling back into the excavation.
- Unintended water accumulation in trenches can affect soil stability causing cave-ins or trench collapse.
You found the following hazards:
- Low oxygen, hazardous fumes and toxic gases can build up in trenches causing asphyxiation type injuries.
- Severe weather can affect soil stability causing cave-ins or trench collapse.
- Workers can accidentally contact underground utility lines resulting in electrocution, explosions, death or other severe injuries.
Trusses
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Assembling individual truss members at elevation increases the likelihood of falls and overhead hazards to workers beneath.
You found the following hazards:
- Working off of roof trusses before they have been fully interconnected (appropriately braced and secured) increases the likelihood of falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Completing work at elevation unsecured from a personal fall arrest system increases the consequences of a fall.
Welding Truck
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- High temperatures associated with welding can result in burns to the worker.
- If one cylinder goes empty during welding a pressure imbalance is created and gas can reverse back into the line of the empty cylinder (backflow) resulting in explosions and fires.
- Infrared radiation produced during welding can cause of retinal burning and cataracts.
- Looking at the arc when welding can lead to permanent eye damage.
- Welding spatter and arc flash can result in burns to the workers.
You found the following hazards:
- Broken or damaged valves on compressed gas cylinders can cause the cylinder to shoot through the air like a rocket striking employees.
- Damage, defects or rusting can cause the cylinder to rupture and explode sending sharp metal pieces, like shrapnel, blasting through the area striking workers.
- If a cylinder's valve is broken off, the cylinder will rapidly release all its gas, which could result in a fire of explosion.
- If the torch is left unlit but open, fumes from the canister can escape resulting in fires or explosion and the inhalation of hazardous gas by workers.
- Missing safety caps can result in damage to the cylinders valve leading to various types of injury.
You found the following hazards:
- A clogged or blocked tip can cause a backflow resulting in explosions and fires.
- Accidental release of oxygen can result in fires and explosions, especially if stored or used near flammable objects.
- Acetylene is very flammable and hazardous and can ignite at a wide range of concentrations.
- Inhalation of metal fumes can cause flu- like illness and permanent damage to internal organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys.
- Radiation produced by welding and flame cutting equipment can heat the skin surface and the tissues causing burns and increased sensitivity to chemical contact.
- Sudden high pressure from opening valves to quickly can cause the regulators to explode.
- Torch valves which are not closed in the proper order can result in the flame burning up the gas line and causing a fire or explosion.
- Torch valves which are not opened and lit in the proper order can result in fires and explosions.
- Welding gas lines which are operated without functioning reverse flow-check valves and flash arrestors can lead to gases mixing inside the torch and igniting in the lines resulting in explosions.
Backhoe Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Failure to have a spotter during backhoe movement can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Improperly inspected or maintained equipment can result in mechanical failure of the arm striking workers.
- Obstructed views during operation can result in the operator striking workers with the excavator bucket/arm.
Boom Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Tools, supplies and other items used when working from height can fall striking workers on the ground.
Cement Truck Driver
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Exposure to chemicals and irritants in concrete and admixtures can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
- Exposure to chemicals and irritants in concrete and admixtures can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Chop Saw Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Dust, grit and other material ejected from the saw can get in the eyes.
- Loose fitting clothing can get caught in the blade, causing the worker's hand to be sucked into the saw resulting in cuts, lacerations and amputation type injuries.
Concrete Block Finisher
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Accidental contact with lime or other materials used to neutralize acids from brick cleaning can cause skin and eye irritation.
- Muriatic acid and other chemicals used to remove mortar can cause burns and other damage to the skin on contact.
- Chisels, wooden paddles, metal scrape hoes or other tools to remove large pieces of hardened mortar can result in material and debris getting into the eye.
Concrete Block Mason
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Wet mortar and other cement products used can cause dermatitis or other allergic reaction with continuous skin contact.
- Standing on stack of blocks to pass up material can result in falls.
- Poor housekeeping and tools, supplies and other objects lying on the scaffold/walkway can cause trips and falls.
- Tools and other objects can fall from scaffolding which does not have adequate toe boards striking workers below.
Concrete Finisher
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
- Sharp edges on rebar can cause cuts or lacerations.
- Vibrating the wet slab to remove air pockets can cause musculo-sketal injuries.
Concrete Laborer
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- The exposed (stubbed-up) utility lines can cause trips and falls.
Crane Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Faulty back-up alarm or volume turned down during vehicle movements can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Leaving the crane energized while not in use can lead to inadvertent contact with controls causing crane movement.
- Lifting roofing trusses over an existing roofing trusses creates an increase likelihood of truss contact compromising structural integrity and workers beneath.
- Obstructed views during movement of the load can result in the load striking workers out of his view.
- Operating in areas where visibility is limited can lead to collisions and falling objects.
- Operating the crane with out attention to overhead power sources can result in electric shock or electrocution type injuries.
- Transporting large items in tight locations without appropriate tag lines can cause unintended material contact.
- Transporting loads directly overhead of workers creates increases consequences of fallen/ dropped loads.
- Uneven work surfaces and terrain can cause slips, trips and falls.
- Disabled safety latches can cause the load to fall.
- Loads which are not properly secured or balanced can shift, striking workers.
- Using improper rigging such as slings, chains, and straps can cause the load to fall.
Delivery Truck Driver
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Bending, twisting and lifting during unloading can cause pulled muscles.
- Having faulty brakes during vehicle movement can lead to collisions or struck by type accidents to workers.
- Manuel unloading of large objects from delivery trucks can result in back strains and falls.
- Rapid entry or exit of the vehicle without attention to the surroundings can result in falls to due uneven surfaces and poor footing.
Dump Truck Driver
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Having faulty brakes during vehicle movement can lead to collisions or struck by type accidents to workers.
Electrician
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Unauthorized or untrained workers can come into contact with energized parts during work resulting in electrocution type injuries.
- Workers accidentally contacting energized lines when connecting the electrical box to the main power source can receive electrocution type injuries.
- Moving heavy loads, such as large spools of wire, bundles of conduit, or heavy tools can cause muscle strains and sprains.
Flatbed Truck Driver
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Faulty back-up alarm or volume turned down during flatbed truck movement can lead to workers being run over or having struck by type injuries.
- Operating the flatbed truck without attention to the surroundings or workers can lead to accidental contacts.
Foreman
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- In the event of an emergency, first aide or CPR can not be provided without trained workers on site, leading a delay in care and the potential for in increase in severity of injury, pain, suffering and death.
- Gaps in perimeter protection, e.g. between screen or edge scaffold while working from heights can result in falls.
- Poor or improper access to work platforms can result in falls.
- Repetitive motions from operating manual crank scaffold can result in sprains and strains.
- While moving around the scaffold workers can contact soffits and other overhead obstructions resulting in cuts lacerations and other injuries to the head, face or eye.
Forklift Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Excessive speed while turning corners will lead to machinery tipping.
- Forklift operation without attention to surroundings or workers will lead to accidental contacts.
- When seat belts/restraints are not worn the operator can be tossed.
Form Work Carpenter
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Loud machinery use while finishing the footer can lead to permanent hearing loss and ringing of the ears.
Grinder Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Grinding sparks can cause burns to the worker if not protected.
- Inhalation of grinding dust can cause damage to the lungs.
- Using the wrong disc can cause the grinder to kick-back, where the disc is thrust back violently towards the operator resulting in cuts, lacerations and falls.
- Debris and grit generated by the grinding process can come into contact with eyes.
Iron Worker
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Lack of or inadequate connections of structural steel components can cause steel section to fall, striking working.
- Slippery surfaces, unsure footing, and unsure hand and footholds while moving around, climbing and descending steel structure can cause workers to fall.
- Lack of stability from inappropriate or inadequate connections of beams to columns can lead to the collapse of the steel structure resulting in struck by type accidents.
- Manually lifting/ positioning roof trusses can cause muscle strains and creates and increase fall hazard.
- Trusses composed of inadequate materials and improper connections increases the likelihood of roofing failures.
Masonry Saw Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Power cords lying across roadways can become damaged leading to electric shock or electrocution.
- Dust, grit and other material ejected from the saw can get in the eyes.
- A saw with missing guards or inadequately guards can lead to pieces be ejected from the cut area resulting in struck by type injuries.
- Modifications to the saw can cause pieces to be ejected from the cut area resulting in struck by type injuries.
Mortar Mixer
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Wet mortar and other cement products used can cause dermatitis or other allergic reaction with continuous skin contact.
- Lifting barrow filled with mortar can result in sprain and strains.
- Relocating mixer around the worksite can result in sprain and strains.
- Placing a shovel into rotating mixer drum can result the shovel being flung out of the drum striking workers.
Pipe Fitter
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Fingers can be nipped or pinched when joining large and heavy pipes resulting in cuts, lacerations or amputation type injuries.
- Glues and greases used to join pipes can irritate the eyes, mucous membranes or skin.
- Vibrations from machinery or weak soil from existing utility can affect soil stability causing cave-ins or trench collapse.
Roofer
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Failure to use 3 points of contact at all time when climbing a ladder can result in workers losing their balance and falling.
- Tools, supplies and other items used when working from height can fall striking workers on the ground.
- Fired nails or other material can ricochet and get in the eye.
- Noise from nail impact can cause permanent hearing loss.
- Exposure to splintering wood during the handling of plywood can result in cuts, lacerations and embedded splinters to the hands and face.
- Fastening plywood can result in punctures and strikes from the use of hammers, nails can result in punctures and strikes from the use of hammers and nails. Screws.
- Lifting and positioning heavy or large pieces of plywood on the roof without assistance can result in sprains and strains.
- Lifting and positioning heavy shingle packages onto the roof without assistance can result in sprains and strains.
- The absence of temporary cleats to secure footing while roofing increases the likelihood of falls.
Scissor Lift Operator
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Performing work activities outside the lift enclosure increases the likelihood of a fall.
Sewer Line Worker
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Unintended seepage from sewer lines can cause workers to be exposed to harmful bacteria.
- When making new connections to existing sewer lines workers can be exposed to the dangers of rodents and their urine/feces (leptospirosis/ Hantavirus) resulting in illness.
Utility Worker
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- A spoil pile placed too close to edge of trench could cause the trench to collapse or material to fall on workers in the trench.
Welder
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Cylinders which are not secured to a wall or cart can tip over or fall on workers resulting in cut lacerations and struck by type injuries.
- Extraneous flammable materials that are cluttering the work area can ignite from the high temperatures associated with welding resulting in fires.
- Flying sparks can cause of fires and explosions.
- Poor housekeeping and tools, supplies and other objects lying in the welding area can cause trips and falls, resulting in burn type injuries.
- Smoking near the oxy-fuel gas welder could provide ignition and cause a fire or an explosion.