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Workers Struck By Trains While Driving, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Workers Struck By Trains While Driving, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle
To prevent injuries while driving vehicles across railroad tracks:
- A hazard assessment should be performed before crossing railroad tracks.
- Safety belts should be used while driving.
- Commercial vehicles should not be stopped on railroad tracks.
- Braking mechanism checks should be performed before commercial vehicles enter roadways.
- Cell phones should not be utilized while driving.
- Employers should provide employees training on railway traffic safety.
Fatal Aerial Lift Injuries, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Fatal Aerial Lift Injuries, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle
To prevent injuries while working in aerial lifts:
- A “pre-job safety plan” should be developed for each job site and reviewed prior to each day on the job site.
- Mechanical checks should be performed on all equipment at each job site prior to each use.
- There should be communication between the worker in the elevated lift and ground control crew.
- Ensure that appropriate fall protection equipment is available and correctly used when working from elevations.
- Employees should work within job qualifications and job limits.