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‘Caught Between’ Hazards

MACHINE HAZARDS T1802-01©2008 Bongarde

WHAT’S AT STAKE• Work around

machinery, vehicles, etc.

• Could be caught in a tight spot

• Workers are killed or seriously injured

WHAT’S THE DANGER• “Caught between”• Between two moving

objects• Between a moving

object and a stationary object

• Compression and crushing injuries

• Pinchpoints

EXAMPLETwo moving objects:

• Chain and sprocket

• Set of gears

• Rollers on a press

Moving object and a stationary object:• Truck and a loading dock

• Hand in a vehicle door

EXAMPLE• Disabling injury

• Body can be dragged, killing the worker

• Manufacturing machines

• Heavy equipment used in construction

• Mechanical repair vehicles

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

• Machine guardsin place

• Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF• Carefully follow lockout

procedures• Always test the

equipment• Observe all precautions• Never assume• Don’t stand in the path

of a vehicle

Final Word

“Caught between” hazards come in all sizes.

Always be alert to the danger of any kind of pinchpoint.