• No. 1 cause of non-fatal injuries
• 9.4% of construction fatalities
• 2nd highest cause of worker fatalities
• Avg per death worker costs $15M
• Total workers compensation cost $1.7B

OSHA credits Struck-by hazards as a leading cause of fatal injuries and the chief cause of non-fatal injuries within the construction sector. In 2019 170 deaths were the result of struck-by injuries and almost half of them involved moving transport vehicles.

Struck by incidents are the most investigated work zone incidents. Once an assessment is performed it offers opportunities to improve worker safety. One element of worker safety is requiring the proper PPE, including wearing High Visibility clothing. High Visibility clothing creates greater visibility of workers within the work zone. This could reduce the likelihood of struck-by incidents.

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• Items knocked off scaffolds
• Crane loads coming loose
• Dropped items

• Nail gun discharges
• Thrown tools/debris
• Flying tips of saw blades

• Mechanically lifting materials
• Workers within the swing radius

• Struck by vehicle
• Struck by heavy equipment

• Tethering objects
• Toe boards or screens and
• debris nets
• Hi-vis clothing

• Clear the area if possible
• Communication
• Training of drivers and people
• in vehicle areas
• Hi-vis clothing

• Inspect tools
• Wear safety glasses, goggles,
• face shield, hard hats
• Hi-vis clothing

• Clear the swing radius
• Communication
• Hi-vis clothing

These injuries and accidents can often be prevented by increasing the visibility of tradespeople in work zones. By making sure they are noticeable, you offer them greater protection from harm!

• Current Hazards or challenges?
• What has been done to address them?

• Which features are required to perform the job?

• Near which types of equipment?
• Roadway?
• Working at Height or near
• leading edge?
• Time of day?
• Climate?
• Wet or Dry conditions?

• Typical cause for replacement?
• How long does current product last?
• Cost of current product?
• Cost to have the incorrect product?

• How long has the problem existed?

• Criteria to determine if Hi-vis protection is still serving it's purpose?
• When do they want to implement a new solution?

• Pockets
• Grommets
• Mic Tabs
• Tether Capability
• Type of Fabric

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PERFORMANCE

• Is there currently a site or location ANSI-107 requirement?
• Is there a current detailed Hazard Analysis?
• Have there been any Struck By incidents?
• What are the primary hazards contributing to the importance of Being Visible?
• Will Hi-Vis Orange or Yellow be more conspicuous?

• Do employees use Tools, Phone, Tablet, etc. while wearing Hi-Vis protection?
• Does Hi-Vis protection designate a worker’s role?
• Can dropped objects become a hazard that needs to be addressed?
• Are credentials or ID required to be visible?
• Will radio or other communication be required?

• What is primary reason Hi-Vis protection is replaced?
• How long does current Hi-Vis protection currently last?
• Are environmental factors a concern?

Request a no-obligation site walkthrough to identify opportunities to improve Protection, Purpose, or Performance of your current Hi-Vis protection

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