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11/03/2024

Caught-In or Caught-Between incidents are among the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Big Four Construction Hazards. The requirements applicable to construction work under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart O are applicab

When the impact alone creates the injury, the event should be recorded as Struck. When the injury is created more because of crushing injuries between objects, the event should be recorded as Caught.

Sub-Title:

Caught-In or Caught-Between incidents are among the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Big Four Construction Hazards. The requirements applicable to construction work under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart O are applicable. 


Description:

When the impact alone creates the injury, the event should be recorded as Struck. When the injury is created more because of crushing injuries between objects, the event should be recorded as Caught.


Government Regulations:

29 CFR 1926 Subpart G

29 CFR 1926 Subpart O

Best Practice Guidebook


Who Needs this Training?

Workers who perform their job and use the provided equipment. The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.


Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

If workers are not properly trained and certified, they can be exposed to illness or injury.


Included Topics

By the end of this course, we will have covered the following topics:

Introduction – 0:14

Topic 1: Introduction to Caught-In or Caught-Between – 0:20

Topic 2: Hazard Recognition – 10:15

Topic 3: Accident Prevention – 5:17

Topic 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – 3:32

Summary – 0:22

Course Layout
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.


Course Duration
A minimum of 30 minutes is required to complete this course.


Recertification
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.

Last Updated

11/03/2024

Created

13/04/2022

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