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Struck-By and Caught-In/Between Hazards in Construction
Prevent Serious Construction Site Injuries Through Hazard Awareness
Struck-by and caught-in/between incidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Workers can be struck by moving vehicles, falling tools, flying objects, or equipment, while caught-in/between incidents can occur when employees become trapped, crushed, squeezed, or pinned between objects, machinery, or collapsing materials.
This Struck-By and Caught-In/Between Hazards in Construction Training provides workers with the knowledge needed to recognize common hazards, understand the risks they present, and follow safe work practices that help prevent injuries on construction sites.
Designed for construction workers at all levels, this course supports workplace safety initiatives and helps employers promote a safer, more compliant work environment. Training is available in both English and Spanish.
Who Needs This Training?
This course is ideal for:
- Construction laborers
- General contractors and subcontractors
- Equipment and vehicle operators
- Excavation and trenching workers
- Site supervisors and foremen
- Maintenance personnel
- Utility workers
- Skilled trades professionals
- New construction employees
- Any worker exposed to struck-by or caught-in/between hazards on construction sites
Course Topics
Participants will learn about:
- Overview of struck-by and caught-in/between hazards
- Common causes of construction site injuries
- OSHA's Focus Four construction hazards
- Vehicle and heavy equipment safety
- Falling object hazards and prevention
- Material handling and storage safety
- Excavation and trenching hazards
- Machinery and equipment pinch points
- Crushing and entrapment hazards
- Work zone awareness and hazard recognition
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Safe work practices and accident prevention strategies
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Recognize common struck-by hazards encountered on construction sites
- Identify caught-in/between hazards involving equipment, materials, excavations, and structures
- Understand how struck-by and caught-in/between incidents occur
- Apply recommended safe work practices to reduce injury risks
- Recognize the importance of maintaining awareness around moving vehicles and equipment
- Identify potential crushing, pinning, and entrapment hazards
- Follow workplace safety procedures designed to prevent accidents
- Contribute to a safer and more safety-conscious construction work environment
Benefits of This Training
- Helps reduce the risk of serious construction site injuries
- Improves hazard recognition and safety awareness
- Reinforces OSHA-recommended safe work practices
- Supports workplace safety and compliance programs
- Suitable for workers at all experience levels
- Available in English and Spanish
- Convenient online, self-paced learning
Provide your team with the knowledge needed to identify struck-by and caught-in/between hazards, prevent workplace accidents, and promote a safer construction site for everyone.
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