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CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Head Protection The hard hat is one of the most widely used and important pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job. Hard hats protect workers from head injuries due to falling objects and overhead hazards. ## Bob's Story Bob and his crew were putting a new roof on a house. During his lunch break, Bob was on the ground eating a sandwich. A worker on the roof dropped his hammer. The falling hammer struck Bob's hard hat. Although Bob had some pain and discomfort, he did not need hospitalization. - Have you or someone you know ever had their hard hat prevent an injury? If so, what happened? - How could this incident have been prevented? ## Remember This ➤ On a jobsite, always wear a hard hat that fits properly. ➤ Always wear your hard hat with the bill facing forward. Certification by ANSI does not cover hard hats worn backwards. ➤ Always avoid contact between the hard hat and electric wires. ➤ Always keep the space between the shell and the head clear. For example, don't wear a ball cap or other object under your hard hat. Never alter its shell or suspension, because that could drastically reduce the protection it gives. ➤ Never use a cushion-support suspension that is intended for use with a different hard hat shell or that is made by a different manufacturer. ➤ If you wear eye protection, use a kind designed to work with hard hats. Be sure to follow the maker's instructions for use. How can we stay safe today? What will we do at the worksite to promote hard hat use and prevent head injuries? - 1. - 2. OSHA Regulation: 1926.100 ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors an…

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# SMARTPHONE/MOBILE DEVICE DISTRACTIONS Date Published: 05/12/2025 ## Smartphone/Mobile Device Distractions Safety is of utmost importance on construction job sites. Recently, a new hazard has emerged in the form of mobile device distractions. While we all know the dangers of distracted driving, it is essential to also be aware of the hazards posed by mobile devices on construction sites. Working on a busy job site or operating heavy machinery requires full attention and concentration. Any kind of distraction or inattention can result in injury to oneself, others, or even death. When it comes to using mobile devices on a construction site, many hazards are associated, especially when operating or working around vehicles and equipment. Using a mobile device on-site diverts your attention from the task or the dangers surrounding you. You may even be tempted to remove your safety gear to access your phone. If you're engaged in a phone conversation, your mind won't be fully focused on your work or safety. It's essential to be mindful of the dangers associated with mobile devices on construction sites. Your safety and the safety of those around you should always be your top priority. ## SMARTPHONE DISTRACTIONS Although smartphones can be a necessary tool for communication on job sites, they can also distract workers from potential hazards and recommended safety practices. The average worker is interrupted almost a hundred times daily due to email, text messages, and social media notifications. These constant interruptions are just the tip of the iceberg. Smartphones put productivity, job site safety, and privacy at risk. Imagine operating a dangerous piece of machinery and having your phone go off, stealing your attention away from the important task at hand. Workers must communicate hands-free and without distraction while operating motorized vehicles such as cranes and forklifts or high-powered machinery such as saws and drills. Reaching for a smartphone or a…

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FOCUS TOOLBOX TALKS FOUR Module 2, Struck-by, Talk Number 1 # How can we work safely around heavy equipment? [Ask the following questions and give time for answers.] What are the hazards? Heavy equipment backing over workers, cranes hitting workers during swings, equipment dropping loads onto workers, workers not visible at night What are the results? Broken bones, head injuries, death What should we look for? Heavy equipment traffic, poor visibility, working backup alarms, cranes with swing radius clearly marked, spotters during backing up [Relate this incident or, better, one you know.] Actual Incident: A 36-year-old construction inspector for the county died when an asphalt dump truck backed over him. The inspector was wearing an orange reflective vest and hard-hat and the dump truck had a backup alarm that was functioning. The truck traveled approximately 770 feet in reverse at 5 to 10 mph before backing over the inspector who had his back to the truck. [Ask the following question and ensure every item is covered.] ## How do we prevent these results? - Never work directly under a suspended load. - Watch for signs of problems during each lift. □ Always check for overhead power lines and other obstructions. - Have a spotter during backing up and stay out of blind spots. - Make sure there is a written plan for critical lifts. - Wear high-visibility clothing. □ Make sure backup alarms are working and listen for them. □ Communicate with operators by radio and by eye contact. [Ask the following questions and ensure every item is covered.] Let's talk about this site now. - Are there any areas with particularly blind spots for operators backing up? □ What hazards have you seen here that we all should be aware of? □ Is there something we can do to limit the risks from these hazards? □ Does everyone know what a critical lift is? [Record questions below that you want to ask about this site.] ## IUOE National Training Fund • [redacted phone] • www…

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# THE ABCS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY (cont.) ## Safety committees – Division 1, [redacted phone](7) (cont.) THE ABCS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY Job Hazard Analysis Job hazard analysis - or JHA - is an industry best practice method of identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with a specific job. A JHA breaks a job down into tasks; each task is evaluated to determine if there is a better, safer way to do it. A job-hazard analysis works well for jobs with difficult-to-control hazards and jobs with histories of accidents or near misses. JHAs for complex jobs can take a considerable amount of time and expertise to develop. You may want to enlist the help of a safety professional. Most Oregon OSHA rules do not specifically require a JHA. However, employers are required to take the necessary steps to ensure that jobs are safe and healthful. A JHA helps fulfill this requirement. Employers applying for Oregon OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) conduct JHAS. Key steps in a JHA: . Prepare: Review accident histories, involve employees, conduct risk assessment, and prioritize jobs based on hazardous exposures. Often, jobs need to be broken into tasks to better analyze the steps involved. - Observe the task and list the steps required to accomplish it. • Identify hazards in each step. . Categorize hazards into the following types: struck-by, struck-against, contact-by, contact-with, caught-on, caught-in, caught-between, fall-to-surface, fall-to-below, overexertion, bodily reaction, and overexposure. • Develop hazard controls (engineering controls, management controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and/or interim measures). • Write a safe job procedure. 26

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# THE FATAL FOUR IN CONSTRUCTION - STRUCK BY ## Date Posted: 12/12/2023 According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), struck-by incidents occur when a moving object strikes a worker. These struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers. The four most common struck-by hazards are struck by a flying, falling, swinging, or rolling object, both large and small, from vehicles and heavy machinery to rocks, gravel, and tools. Construction workers have two times the risk of struck-by injuries than all other industries. ## CATEGORIES AND EXAMPLES OF STRUCK BY HAZARDS? A struck-by hazard is anything at your worksite that could produce injuries by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and an object or equipment. Struck-by fall into four categories: risks ## FLYING OBJECT According to OSHA, "a flying object hazard exists when something has been thrown, hurled, or is being propelled across space." It can include instances when a piece of separates from a tool, machine, or other equipment, striking a worker and resulting in injuries or fatalities. Examples of struck-by-flying object hazards: material • A piece of material separates from a tool, machine, or other equipment and strikes a worker. • An object is ejected under power by a tool or equipment usually designed for that purpose, such as a nail from a nail gun. • Compressed air used to power tools or clean surfaces causes flying object hazards. ## FALLING OBJECT Struck-by-falling object hazards involve objects falling from an elevation to a lower level. Injuries from these hazards include instances where the injured person is crushed, pinned, or caught under a falling object. Examples of struck-by-falling object hazards: - A worker is struck by a load, or parts of a load, that falls from a vehicle or other equipment. • A crane boom, or another piece of equipment, breaks, collapses, and strikes a worker. • A section from a structur…

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Noise and Hearing CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK Protection On the job, too much noise can distract you. You may not hear warnings. Noise damages the nerves in your inner ears. Those nerves cannot be repaired. You might not be able to understand what people are saying. If you are exposed to too much noise, you can lose your hearing-and possibly your life. ## Richard's Story Richard worked on a 16-month road job, jackhammering concrete. The daily noise was so loud that he could not hear the people speak around him. Since the supervisor did not wear hearing protection, Richard did not think he needed to. After the job ended, he began to have ringing in his ears. He had his hearing tested and found that he had a partial hearing loss. - Have you or someone you know worked in a high-noise work area without wearing any kind of hearing protection? Why wasn't hearing protection used? - What actions should have been taken to prevent this hearing loss? ## Remember This ➤ Pay attention to noise levels where you work. The best way to know if you need hearing protection is to measure the sound levels (in decibels). If you don't have the tools to do this, the next best way is the shout test. If you have to shout to be heard when standing 3 feet (at arm's length) away from someone, then it's probably over 85 decibels and hearing protection should be worn. ➤Find the most comfortable hearing protectors (earplugs or earmuffs) and make sure you wear them every time you are around loud noise. ➤ If you choose to wear disposable foam earplugs, make sure you insert them properly. If you are not sure how to, then ask your supervisor for training. - Avoid inserting or removing earplugs if your hands are dirty, to avoid an ear infection. ➤ Wear hearing protection and take breaks from loud noise. ➤Look for signs that identify noise hazards. ➤ Ask your employer to consider purchasing quieter equipment in the future. ➤ If possible, move your …

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# Personal Protective Equipment in Construction 29 CFR Part 1926 (cont.) ## Personal Protective Equipment in Construction (cont.) 100322 Federal Register/Vol. 89, No. 239/Thursday, December 12, 2024/Rules and Regulations ## Citation Method In the docket for the personal protective equipment in construction rulemaking, found at https:// www.regulations.gov, every submission was assigned a document identification (ID) number that consists of the docket number (OSHA-2019-0003) followed by an additional four-digit number (e.g., OSHA-2019-0003-0002). In this final rule, citations to items in the docket are referenced by the last four digits of the Document ID Number. For example, Document ID number OSHA-2019- 0003-0002 would be referenced as "Document ID 0002." In a citation that contains two or more documents, the citations are separated by commas. In cases where a commenter submitted multiple documents, the attachment number is included after the Document ID. OSHA may also cite items that appear in another docket. When that is the case, OSHA includes the full document ID number for the corresponding docket (e.g., OSHA- 2010-0034-4247). ## Table of Contents I. Executive Summary - II. Background A. OSHA's PPE Requirements B. Rulemaking History C. Comments Received During the SIP-IV Rulemaking - III. Summary and Explanation A. Impact of Improperly Fitting PPE and the Need for an Explicit Requirement B. Whether the Rule Would Effectuate the Purpose of the OSH Act Better Than Consensus Standards C. The Appropriateness of the New Regulatory Text D. Differences Between General Industry, Maritime, and the Construction Industry E. The Adequacy of Guidance on PPE "Proper Fit" in Construction F. OSHA Enforcement of PPE Fit Requirements OSHA is finalizing revisions to its personal protective equipment (PPE) - IV. Pertinent Legal Authority V. Final Economic Analysis and Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification A. Profile of Affected Establishments and Employee…

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA CAL OSHA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Publications Unit # SETTING UP A TAILGATE/TOOLBOX SAFETY MEETING January 2020 Job site tailgate and toolbox safety meetings are brief meetings, proven to prevent accidents, illnesses, and on-the- job injuries by improving the safety culture at your job site. Refer to the referenced Title 8, California Code of Regulations (T8CCR) sections for details on the requirements for these safety meetings. ## Why Have Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings? They are required for the construction (T8CCR Section 1509) and tunneling (T8CCR Section 8406) industries. In addition, all California employers must have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that includes employee training in safe work practices (T8CCR Section 3203). Tailgate/Toolbox meetings can help reinforce that training. ## What to Talk About? Work practices, machinery, tools, equipment, materials, attitudes, and anything else that may cause or contribute to a work-related accident or illness. Keep the topic relevant to the job or tasks that workers perform. Address existing job site problems by drawing on workers' real-life experiences. Review and discuss: • OSHA Log 300 records. • Findings from safety inspections and accident and near miss investigations, including corrective actions taken. Supervisors or foremen should remind all employees - especially newer ones - of the dangers of working with particular kinds of machinery, tools, equipment, and materials. You should also carefully observe your workplace and employees' work activities for potential safety hazards. For example, if you notice that spills are not being cleaned up promptly, discuss housekeeping policies. If an accident or near-accident occurred at your job site, share the details and corrective actions. Try to answer the following questions at the meeting: • What happened? • Where did …

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# THE FATAL FOUR IN CONSTRUCTION - CAUGHT IN / BETWEEN ✰ SAFETY FIRST GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE USE Date Posted: 12/12/2023 Nationally, referred workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught-in-between or crushed injuries yearly when body parts get caught between two objects or are entangled with machinery. These hazards are also to as "pinch points." The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even death. According to Caught-in or -Between Hazards are defined as injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects or between parts of an object. identifying caught-in or -between hazards and understanding how they happen, we can take steps to protect ourselves. OSHA, By ## UNGUARDED MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT Machinery can pose hazards with moving parts, conveyors, rollers, and rotating shafts. Refrain from reaching into unguarded machinery. Becoming caught in machinery can result in bodily entrapment, broken or crushed limbs and bones, suffocation, punctures, head injuries, internal damage, and death. ## HOW TO PREVENT MACHINERY & SERVICE-RELATED INCIDENTS • Service equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. • Use safety equipment such as chock blocks, jack stands, etc. • Make sure all guards and covers are placed correctly and are not damaged. Inspect all safety equipment following the manufacturer's recommendations. Use appropriately rated equipment. • Always service equipment on stable, level ground. • Always engage the parking brake while maintaining equipment. • De-energize and lockout (LOTO) the equipment's energy (hydraulics, electrical system, etc.). • Keep gloves, loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from moving gears and rotating shafts. ## CAUGHT BETWEEN OBJECTS According to OSHA, more than 22% of all injuries annually are related to caught-…

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# OSHA QUICK CARD™ ## Protect Yourself Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Eye and Face Protection - Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. - Eye and face protectors - select based on anticipated hazards. ## Foot Protection - Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. • Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. - Hand Protection - Gloves should fit snugly. - Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards). - Head Protection • Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. - Hard hats - routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition. - Hearing Protection - Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly. For more complete information: Occupational OSHA Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA OSHA 3260-09N-05

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# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

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# HEARING PROTECTION 1900 Date Posted: 05/10/2024 According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), approximately 22 million workers yearly are exposed to hazardous work-related noise. As a result, occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the U.S. Noise is unwanted sound that can affect your job performance, interfere with communication, startle you, and disrupt your concentration leading to incidents. In addition, the psychological effects of noise include annoyance and disruption of attention. Ideally, engineering design or limiting the time a worker is exposed to noise will control hazardous noise exposure. However, this may only sometimes be feasible, especially in industrial facilities or construction sites. In situations where the ideal forms of control are not viable, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be used to reduce noise levels at the ear. In addition, hearing protection can be provided as earplugs or earmuffs. ## HOW DO YOU CONTROL YOUR EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS NOISE AT WORK? The consequences of failing to protect your hearing may take years to show up. Prolonged exposure to noise exceeding 85 decibels (dB), about the same loudness as a vacuum cleaner, can cause permanent hearing loss by damaging the microscopic hair cells inside your ears. Methods to control the noise that can cause permanent hearing loss include: ## ENGINEERING CONTROLS Engineering Controls involve modifying or replacing equipment or making changes at the noise source or along the transmission path to reduce the noise level at the worker's ear. • Choosing low-noise tools • Maintaining and lubricating equipment • Providing barriers between the noise source and the worker or enclosing or isolating the noise source ## ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Administrative Controls are changes in the workplace that reduce or eliminate worker exposure to noise; or operating noisy machines during shifts when fewer people are exp…

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# SAFETY AWARENESS F1 Date Posted: 08/28/2016 Safety Awareness is like almost everything else we do, learned and not instinctive. We aren't born with awareness for safety concerns... in fact anyone who has a young child or grandchild knows this as they see them going around doing unsafe things constantly. People learn through various means. Some learn by doing, others by watching, and some by reading. Others learn by their mistakes or the mistakes of others which is one reason we post and talk about near misses and the accidents that we've had. ## SAFE BEHAVIORS • Before you begin a job, you consider how to do it safely. • You make sure you know how and when to use personal protective equipment. • As you work, you check your position to reduce strain on your body. • You ensure other workers and those in the area are not exposed to hazards. • While you are working, you become aware of any changes in the area. • You talk with others about safety. Safety is a way of life and should be thought about so often that it becomes second nature. Recognizing hazards is an important part of keeping you and your co-workers safe ## MAKING HAZARD RECOGNITION SECOND NATURE • Review safety procedures for your job and work area on a daily basis. • Understand how unsafe acts can lead to accidents. • Participate in safety training every opportunity you get. • Use your safety knowledge in all aspects of your job. • Help instruct new workers in identifying potential hazards. ## IDENTIFY UNSAFE ACTS • Be aware of your surroundings. • Many hazards are obvious to those who open their eyes and minds to see them. • Correct Potential Hazards • Hazard recognition is valuable only when corrective action is taken. • Report all potential hazards to your supervisor. • Work with your supervisor to make sure the hazard is corrected and communicate with co-workers so they don't cause any potential hazards. • Be the safety coordinator for your work area and stress the importance…

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# HEAVY EQUIPMENT (cont.) ## SPOTTERS Worker visibility and visual and verbal communication are essential to keeping workers safe around moving construction equipment. Blind spots can be a significant hazard for workers on the ground where the operator is unable to see them. A spotter, using effective means of communication or hand signals, can help communicate between the operator, workers on the ground, and any pedestrians entering the work zone. Spotters must wear high-visibility clothing, stand clear of equipment, and always be visible to the equipment operator. ## GENERAL SAFETY WHEN OPERATING OR WORKING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT • Develop a work zone traffic control plan. Indicate travel routes through the site to eliminate (as much as possible) the need for backing equipment or vehicles. • When vehicles or heavy equipment must operate in reverse, ensure they are equipped with an audible backup alarm. • Inspect equipment before operation to ensure all lights and audible alarms work correctly. • Set up the equipment in the work zone so that construction equipment and workers have adequate space to perform the planned tasks. • Use 3-point mounting and dismounting technique off heavy equipment - NEVER JUMP OFF HEAVY EQUIPMENT. • - Establish a "danger zone," the working area where contact could result in personal injury or damage during operations. • Wear high-visibility clothing when working around heavy mobile equipment. • Use predefined and understood hand signals or two-way radios to control movement within the work zone. • Maintain a clear line of sight between the operator and workers. • Use a spotter when heavy equipment is in motion. This requires communication between the operator and workers to maintain safe movement. • Workers - should keep a safe distance from all sides of the heavy equipment while it is in use. • Be aware of the swing radius on specific equipment and, if possible, cordon off the area with barriers or caution tape. • A…