Falling Objects

                                                            TOOL BOX TALK-GENERAL

Introduction 

1. Review any accidents or "near accidents" from 

    the past week. 

2. Describe the hazards of the work as they relate 

    to your project. Explain or show the SAFE way 

    of doing the job. 

3. Give the Tool box Safety Talk.

Among the most common causes of serious work 

injuries are accidents involving falling objects. You

 are at risk from falling objects when you are adjacent

 to cranes, scaffolds etc., or where overhead work is 

being performed. Injuries can range from minor 

abrasions to concussions, blindness, or death. 

Take these precautions to prevent injury.

# Wear a hard hat when operations are being conducted

   adjacent to and overhead of your work area, or wherever

   the potential exists for injuries due to falling objects.

# Choose the right hard hat for the job. Hard hats are 

   classified according To protection against impact and 

   penetration hazards, as well as electrical hazards.

# Choose the appropriate hard hat for your application.

   (Class A, B or C).

# Wear the hat properly. Follow manufacturer information

   on how to tighten the suspension to achieve a proper fit.

# Inspect the hard hat before each use. Look for signs of 

   wear, cracks, dents, cuts, holes, burns, or other material 

  damage. Inspect the webbing, headband, and suspension

  attachment points for signs of cuts, tears, and frayed material