A load doesn't have to fall far to cause a serious injury. When work is happening overhead, make sure below is protected with barricade chains, flagging or tape, concrete barriers, or guardrail protection before anyone enters. The safest place during lifting operations is outside the drop zone. If a load is suspended, stay clear until it's safely secured. If work is being performed overhead, ask yourself: "What is protecting me if something falls?" If the answer is nothing, stop and reassess.
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A fall hazard does not require a large height to cause a serious injury. Before beginning work at height, ensure scaffolds are properly set up, top and mid-rails and barriers are installed, and all personnel are protected from potential falls. The safest place during elevated work is within a properly protected work area. Always use approved fall restraint systems, including harnesses and SRLs, when required. –Has the Fall Protection Checklist been completed on the JSA? –Are red barricades and updated tags in place? –Is the scaffold tagged and inspected by a CP? – Has the Rescue Plan been reviewed
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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of vehicle incidents. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can significantly increase the risk of an accident. While operating a vehicle, always maintain at least one hand on the wheel and keep your eyes on the road. Electronic devices should be away and out of your hands before the vehicle is in motion. Presetting navigation systems, eliminating blind spots, and using approved hands-free devices help keep your attention focused on driving. – Are distractions put away? – Is my route planned and navigation set? – Have visibility issues and blind spots been addressed?
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Many equipment-related incidents occur when equipment is operated outside requirments. Only authorized and licensed operators should operate equipment. Maintain exclusion zones, use assigned spotters or flaggers, and secure all loads before movement. A documented equipment inspection, proper spotter communication, and a complete 360° walkaround can help identify hazards before they become incidents. Verify you are authorized, the equipment has been inspected, exclusion zones and spotters are in place, and all loads are secured. If not, stop and correct the issue before proceeding.
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Many confined space incidents occur when personnel enter without proper precautions Never enter a confined space without an approved permit, required isolation measures, a qualified attendant, and continuous air monitoring. Proper Lockout/Tagout/Tryout, ventilation, gas monitoring, and a trained rescue team are critical controls that help prevent serious injuries in confined spaces. Verify the permit is current, energy sources are isolated, and air monitoring and ventilation are in place. Also have a qualified attendant is present and rescue equipment and PPE are ready.
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Cave-ins can occur without warning and can trap or seriously injure within seconds. Never enter an excavation without approved cave-in protection, safe access and egress, and a current excavation permit. Daily inspections by a CP, proper spoil placement, protective systems, and maintaining equipment at a safe distance are key controls for preventing excavation incidents. Verify protective systems and precautions are in place and inspections and permits are current. If not, stop and correct the issue before proceeding.
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Hazardous energy can include electricity, gas, chemicals, fluid power, air, steam, radiation, fire, and traffic. Never begin work on a system until all energy sources have been identified, isolated, locked and tagged out, and verified to be at zero energy. Lockout/Tagout/Tryout, atmospheric testing, and zero-energy verification help prevent unexpected releases of hazardous energy. Verify Lockout/Tagout/Tryout is complete, zero energy has been verified, atmospheric testing has been performed, and the System Breach Hazard Assessment is complete.