This April 11th -15th marks the 3rd annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in coordination with National Work Zone Awareness Week. Struck-by injuries are produced by the forcible impact of an object or piece of equipment. According to OSHA, the top four hazards include being struck by a flying, swinging, falling, or rolling object. Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death for construction workers and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries throughout the construction industry. 

This movement works to minimize struck-by incidents by providing handouts, planning tools, and training programs. During this week, the NORA Construction Sector Council Struck-by Work Group will host several webinars and they have developed a plethora of materials that discuss work zone, lift zone, and heavy equipment safety resources along with additional tools to prevent struck-by incidents. To access these resources and more information, Visit: https://www.cpwr.com/research/research-to-practice-r2p/r2p-library/other-resources-for-stakeholders/struck-by-hazards/ 

DII is your partner in workplace safety. Our team of safety experts can work with you to understand the steps you should take to improve your workplace safety and implement proper training to prevent struck-by incidents. Please contact your DII representative for more information. #NationalStand-Down #PreventStruck-byIncidents 

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