• BCCSA
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Hazard Guide
Identifying, Assessing, and Controlling Hazards


Falling or Dropped Object Hazards

Workers being struck by dropped objects including tools or materials as well as falling ice or danger trees/branches.

Falling or Dropped Object Hazards
Construction Industry Examples
  • Construction sites that involve various levels of work where work or workers may be above other workers
Tips on Identifying
  • Increase awareness of Dropped Objects hazard.
  • Organize work areas to prevent working under openings.

Control Method Examples:

More Effective

Elimination

Substitution

Engineering Controls

Secure or remove items that may fall and be dangerous, use of netting, exclusion zones

Administrative Controls

Signage and flagging to alert to danger, secure tools

PPE

Hard hats

Less Effective
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