Falling objects, such as work materials and tools, present a serious safety concern whenever work is done overhead or in an elevated location. This hazard is commonly forgotten until a near miss or injury serves as a stark reminder.
DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF FALLING OBJECTS
The most common falling objects at a construction site are dropped tools from fellow workers. Poorly placed buckets, tools, hammers, and scraps of wood or metal can fall and injure multiple workers. One of the most dangerous scenarios at work is when someone drops something while working at a height or an object is knocked off an edge […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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