Construction: OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour Training Sharing
Illinois OSHA Training Sharing Series #1
Focus Four is a major part of OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Training for Construction workers.
What Are the Focus Four Hazards?
Electrocution – First of four series
Struck-by – Second of four series
Caught-in between – Third of four series
Fall – Fourth of series
Fatality & Statistical Analysis
85% of all citations and 90% of dollars applied as fines are related to the Focus Four Hazards
79% of all fatalities are related to the Focus Four Hazards
The first focus four hazard is Electricution which is related primarily to the equipment coming in contact with overhead power lines.
The Best Way to Work on Energized Electrical Equipment? DON’T!
Shut it down and lock it out
Establish an electrically safe working condition
Power Line Facts
Overhead lines are typically not insulated. Any covering is generally a weather protection, not insulation.
Over 90 percent of the contacts occur on overhead distribution lines
Operators are normally safe if they stay on the equipment
Ground personnel are over 8 times more likely to be killed
Power Line Facts
Overhead lines are typically not insulated. Any covering is generally a weather protection, not insulation.
Over 90 percent of the contacts occur on overhead distribution lines
Operators are normally safe if they stay on the equipment
Ground personnel are over 8 times more likely to be killed
All equipment – ladders, scaffolds, cranes, trucks, forklifts, etc. – MUST maintain a minimum 10 foot clearance from power line 50 kV or less
Add .4 inches for every kV over 50 kV
If Contact Occurs with power line
Stay on the machine if possible
Warn all others to stay away
Notify power company immediately
Attempt to move away but assure line is not “connected”
To maintain incident Free working environment:
Planning – Always plan ahead for every job or project
Training – Always ensure training for the personnel performing the job tasks
Inspection – Always inspect the equipement before every use