Heavy equipment and struck-by hazards
CHST written lesson, 9 min read. CHST Domain 1: Hazard and Risk Identification and Control
AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- State the minimum clearances for equipment near power lines
- Apply the reverse alarm and observer rules to obstructed-view vehicles
- Describe the start-of-shift vehicle check and what follows a defect
- Apply parking, chocking, blocking and unattended-equipment rules
- Apply seat belt, haulage vehicle and industrial truck requirements
What this lesson covers
Heavy equipment is where struck-by, caught-between and electrical hazards meet on a construction site. This lesson covers the OSHA construction rules the exam tests on power line clearances, backing, start-of-shift checks, parking, seat belts and industrial trucks, and how they apply on a real jobsite.
This lesson is included with a pass
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