Backover Incidents

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Backover Incidents, Construction

Backover incidents happen when vehicles or heavy equipment strike a worker while backing up. These accidents are among the most deadly struck-by hazards in construction. Review the real incidents in this safety topic to understand how visibility, communication, and awareness failures lead to tragedy. Apply the safety tips and lessons learned to help prevent backover injuries and fatalities on your jobsite.

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Backover Incidents, Construction

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Grader Backover Incident Report 71-142-2015

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Flagger Backover Fatality in Work Zone Incident Report 2007-02

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Work Truck Backover Fatality Incident Report 71-247-2023

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Preventing Struck-by and Vehicle Backover Incidents Video by OSHA

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OSHA Website and Resources: Preventing Backovers

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that examines fatal backover incidents in construction and shares key prevention tips and lessons learned.

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