Struck-By Hazards
•OSHA defines Struck-By injuries as “injuries produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and an object or piece of equipment.” Struck-By hazards include falling, flying, or swinging objects.
| Source of Struck-By Hazard | Means to Eliminate |
| Personnel struck by MEWP | Keep non-operating personnel at least 6ft. (1.8m) away from machine during all driving and swing operations. |
| Objects falling onto people | Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and never left hanging by their cord from the platform work area. |