Line-of-Fire Safety
Line of fire is a term used to describe being in harm’s way. A person in the path of an object or hazardous energy is in the line of fire. Over one-quarter of all workplace fatalities are the result of line-of-fire incidents. This module discusses how to identify common line-of-fire hazards and how to protect yourself and others from those hazards.
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Learning Objectives
- Define what it means to be in the “line of fire”
- List some common line-of-fire hazards
- Identify line-of-fire hazards
- Describe how to protect yourself and others from line-of-fire hazards
Specs
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English |
| Compatibility | Audio, Video, MobileReady |
| Based on: | Industry Standards and Best Practices |
Key Questions
What does line-of-fire mean?
Line of fire is a term used to describe being in harm’s way. A person in the path of an object or hazardous energy is in the line of fire.
What are the different types of line-of-fire injuries?
Incidents in which the victim was struck by an object, caught-in or -between objects, or impacted by a release of stored hazardous energy are considered line-of-fire incidents.
What are struck-by injuries?
Struck-by injuries are caused by flying, falling, swinging, or rolling objects.
What are examples of caught-in or -between incidents?
Someone getting pulled into operating machinery or being crushed by heavy equipment are both caught-in or -between incidents.
What does released energy mean?
When stored (potential) energy is released unexpectedly, anyone in the line of fire can be seriously injured or killed.
Sample Video Transcript
Line-of-fire injuries can be prevented by planning work and identifying potential hazards. To help identify line-of-fire hazards, it is helpful to know some of the most common incident categories. Incidents in which the victim was struck by an object, caught-in or -between objects, or impacted by a release of stored hazardous energy are considered line-of-fire incidents.
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