Today's Topic — Caught-In/Between Hazards (OSHA Fatal Four)

• Crushing and entanglement injuries from equipment, machinery, and cave-ins

Rotating Equipment & Clothing

• Unguarded rotating parts grab loose clothing, long hair, rings, and gloves instantly
• Tie back hair, remove jewelry, wear fitted clothes
• NEVER reach into moving equipment

Machine Guards

• All moving parts must have guards in place
• Never remove guards while equipment is running
• Use LOTO for any maintenance
• Report missing guards immediately

Trenches & Pinch Points

• Trench cave-ins are a caught-in hazard — never enter without a protective system
• Maintain safe clearances between equipment and fixed objects
• Use spotters

Today's Discussion Questions

• Are all machine guards in place on today's equipment?
• Is anyone working near rotating equipment with loose clothing or jewelry?