Overview & Objectives
Second only to falls, Struck-By Hazards are one of the most common causes of the Focus-Four worksite fatalities in construction. Workers and managers alike must be able to identify, avoid, and address these hazards to stay safe on the job and remain compliant with OSHA regulations. The Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course from Exceed Safety offers important construction fatality prevention training to promote greater awareness of common Struck-By Hazards. Additionally, course participants will learn more about safe work practices that guard against injuries and fatalities.
Named one of OSHA’s Focus Four hazards, Struck-By Hazards include situations that expose workers to falling, rolling, swinging, or flying objects. In this course, students will learn:
- OSHA’s Focus Four hazards
- Identifying Struck-By Hazards
- How to minimize and/or eliminate Struck-By Hazards
- Common Struck-By Hazards
- How to protect yourself and your team
- The employer’s responsibilities
After completing the Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course, workers will understand how to recognize these hazards and what to do when one is encountered on the job.
Who Is This Course For?
This intermediate-level online course is appropriate for anyone working on a construction site, including:
- Workers
- Crew leaders
- Foremen
- Superintendents
The Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course may also be taken by employers to ensure compliance with OSHA safe work practices.
Features & Benefits
Upon completion of the Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction Course, construction workers will be aware of common struck-by hazards on the job site. The course will prepare them to recognize these hazards to help keep themselves and their colleagues safe, as well as explain the responsibilities of the employer to protect workers.
In Person Training
Participants in our in-person courses can expect to be taught by our most skilled and experienced instructors. Our instructors strive to make our in-person classes dynamic by incorporating meaningful activities that allow peer-to-peer discussion and collaboration, hands-on learning, and real-life examples. Participants will also be able to have most questions answered while attending the class. Some of our classes are available via Zoom (just call us for more information) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning.
