Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents
Struck-by and caught-between accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool). Caught-between accidents are often fatal occurrences when a worker is unwittingly caught in the gears of machinery; pinned between a vehicle and a wall, or even caught by the clothing or hair on a moving part and pulled into danger. This interactive online course provides information to assist the learner in the identification, avoidance, and control of these hazards in the workplace. While workers may need additional training based on OSHA standards and the specific hazards of their jobs, Vector Solutions’ Worksite Safety courses can help inject entry-level workers with critical knowledge on a variety of OSHA-regulated safety and health topics. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses code interpretation, inspection consistency, and compliance decision-making related to Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents. “Struck-by” and “caught-between” accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool).
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for plan reviews, inspections, and code-compliance situations AEC professionals encounter on real projects associated with Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents. “Struck-by” and “caught-between” accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool).
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address code compliance, safety regulations, and risk-reduction requirements for the built environment tied to Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making on real municipal AEC projects.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for code officials, inspectors, and other compliance-focused AEC professionals, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening code knowledge and supporting more consistent, defensible compliance decisions related to Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on code compliance, inspection consistency, and risk-reduction training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
