SCHAD SAFETY TOPIC OF THE MONTH Sept- 2017 LINE OF FIRE LINE OF FIRE HAZARDS ARE ONE OF THE DEADLIEST HAZARDS FOUND IN CONSTRUCTION! DEATHS FROM LINE OF FIRE INJURIES NUMBER INTO THE HUNDREDS. APPROXIMATELY 27% OF WORK PLACE DEATHS ARE RELATED TO LINE OF FIRE ACCIDENTS. What is the “Line of Fire"? Line of Fire is being in harm’s way. A Line of Fire situation occurs when a person places their body or body parts between a moving or stationary object. The three categories of line of fire incidents are: Caught-In or Between - A worker placing his hand too close to arotating gear and gets it pulled into the gear. Struck-By ~ A pedestrian stuck: vehicle or an object falling from a striking a worker helow Released Energy - A pipe releasing hot steam from a valve that is being removed and hitting an. employce or metal banding snapping back at an employee after being cut, How to Avoid Line of Fire Hazards Conduct a job safety analysis to identify and eliminate hazards. Use barricades, signe and other warning/labeling devices to stay clear of hazards Always wear the proper PPE, Pay attention to objects and personnel above - drop zone should always be guarded and cleared. Be aware of weather conditions that can put you in the line of fire, Winds m if materials are not secured properly ‘When working around mobile equipment make sure the operator knows you are there. Never use equipment with missing guards, put you in the line of ns DON’T GET BURNED! STAY OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE! W