Common HazardsQuestion 21 of 100
A worker is hit by a swinging load from a crane. Which Focus Four category does this fall under?
a.Caught-in/between
b.Fall
c.Electrocution
d.Struck-by
Explanation
Being hit by a moving or swinging object such as a crane load is a struck-by hazard. Struck-by incidents also include flying, falling, and rolling objects. Controls include barricading swing zones and keeping workers clear of suspended loads.
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