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Workers Killed While Working With Granite, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center Oct 2009

Workers Killed While Working With Granite, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center

Kentucky Haz Alerts--Other

To prevent injuries while working with granite:

  • A job hazard analysis should be conducted each day before work commences.
  • Employees should be trained in proper material handling procedures that include handling and transport of granite slabs.
  • Use slab carts or slab racks to transport granite slabs and use tie-downs to secure the granite slabs to the forklift.
  • Work should only be performed when the general contractor has a competent person on the job site.


Workers Electrocuted While Working In Elevated Buckets, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center Sep 2009

Workers Electrocuted While Working In Elevated Buckets, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center

Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle

To prevent worker electrocutions while working near over-head power lines:

  • Employers should implement and enforce a formal written electrical safety training program that includes work around overhead lines.
  • An observer should be designated by the employer to perform an electrical hazard
  • evaluation prior to commencing new work activities.
  • A hazard assessment of the job site and route of travel, including aerial and ground hazards and obstacles, within the job site should be performed by a competent person before work commences.