Caught-in or between accidents are one of the top causes of death in construction.
Caught-in or between accidents are one of the top causes of death in construction. In this Caught-In/Between Hazards in Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how to recognize the most common caught-in or between hazards on the job site and apply proven safety practices to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
This course explains how these incidents occur—whether through trench collapses, moving equipment, unstable structures, or unguarded machinery—and how to stay safe in each scenario. You’ll discover how OSHA defines these hazards, what standards apply, and the specific procedures that help keep workers protected.
You’ll also learn about the safe use of equipment, machine guarding, lockout/tagout protocols, and what to do if a hazard appears on your site. This course provides essential knowledge on trench safety and tool inspections, equipping you with the practical skills necessary to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the most common types of caught-in or between hazards
- Explain how trench collapses and demolition work can lead to buried injuries
- Apply safe work practices around heavy equipment and moving machinery
- Describe procedures for using, inspecting, and guarding powered tools
- Follow lockout/tagout and hazard awareness protocols on the job site
Skills you’ll gain
Equipment OperationHazard IdentificationLock Out / Tag OutMachine GuardingSafety StandardsWhat You'll Learn
- Identify the most common types of caught-in or between hazards on a construction job site
- Explain how trench collapses and demolition work can lead to buried injuries
- Apply safe work practices around heavy equipment and moving machinery
- Describe procedures for using, inspecting, and guarding powered tools
- Follow lockout/tagout and hazard awareness protocols on the job site
- Recognize how OSHA defines caught-in/between hazards and what standards apply
Key Takeaways
- Caught-in or between accidents are one of the top causes of death in construction.
- These incidents can occur through trench collapses, moving equipment, unstable structures, or unguarded machinery.
- The course covers how OSHA defines these hazards, the standards that apply, and the procedures that keep workers protected.
- Safe practices include proper equipment use, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout protocols.
- Trench safety and tool inspections are essential to preventing serious injuries and fatalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You'll learn to recognize the most common caught-in or between hazards on the job site and apply proven safety practices to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, including how incidents occur through trench collapses, moving equipment, unstable structures, or unguarded machinery.
Does this course cover OSHA standards?
Yes. The course explains how OSHA defines caught-in/between hazards, what standards apply, and the specific procedures that help keep workers protected.
What safety procedures does the course address?
It covers the safe use of equipment, machine guarding, lockout/tagout protocols, trench safety, tool inspections, and what to do if a hazard appears on your site.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
Lessons include what caught-in/between hazards are, the three types of caught-in/between hazards, trenching, scaffolding, and demolition, vehicles and heavy equipment, power tools and machinery, and a review.
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A construction site is a busy place. There's always a lot going on. Framing and trenching, and demolition, a variety of tools and machinery being used, heavy equipment operating, and other vehicles on the move, materials being delivered and stored. In the midst of all this, accidents can happen. People can get hurt, even killed. That's why one out of every five workplace fatalities in the US is a construction worker. A significant number of these deaths result from one type of situation. OSHA calls these caught-in or between accidents, but they can be prevented. In this program, we'll discuss what caught-in or between hazards are, where you are most likely to encounter them on a job site, and what steps you can take to avoid them.
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