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Struck-by Backhoe Incident
A struck-by incident can happen in seconds when workers are near heavy equipment like backhoes. This 1-page safety topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review a real case where a worker was fatally injured by a backhoe bucket on his first day at work. It explains why no one should enter the swing area of the boom, the importance of eye contact and communication with the operator, and the role of PPE in preventing these deadly accidents.
Long Version - 6 pages
Long Version - 6 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
Incident Lessons Learned
Incident Lessons Learned
Struck-by Backhoe Incident, Construction, Fast
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Resources & References
Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews a real case where a worker was fatally injured by a backhoe and explains why no one should enter the swing area of the boom, the importance of eye contact and communication with the operator, and the role of PPE in preventing these deadly accidents.
