Caught-In or -Between Hazards

Caught-in and caught-between injuries result from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between ___________ objects.

• Solid

• Two

• Other

• Construction

A worker's arm is on top of a rotary. The worker is wearing a glove and long sleeves. Which hazard is present in this situation?

• The worker’s glove could be caught in the rotating machinery.

• The worker’s hand could be cut by the sharp edges.

Never work in an unprotected trench that is more than _____ feet deep.

• 2

• 5

• 20

• 25

Keep safety guards in place while using power tools, and always de-energize or turn off tools to ensure they cannot start accidentally. Is this true or false?

• True

• False

Which of the following are steps you can take to protect yourself from being pinned? Select all that apply.

• Never stand between moving equipment or materials and an immovable structure, vehicle, or stacked materials.

• Wear gloves when you may handle sharp objects or equipment, even if they may rotate.

• Wear a seatbelt, if required, to avoid being thrown from a vehicle.

What must employers do to comply with OSHA's regulations in protecting workers from pinning dangers? Select all that apply.

• Use proper bracing between heavy plates when shoring a trench.

• Ensure that only the necessary personnel are present during demolition operations that involve balling or clamming.

• Take measures to prevent workers from being pinned between various objects.

• Provide good life insurance plans for workers and their families.

• Create a clear travel path when loading, unloading, stacking, and storing materials.