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LINE OF FIRE - PART 2_2
The "Line of Fire" is a critical safety concept in workplaces where there is potential for injury due to positioning in the path of hazards. It focuses on understanding, identifying, and avoiding situations where workers could be exposed to risks from moving equipment, falling objects, high-pressure systems, or hazardous materials. Here's a continuation of key aspects related to "Line of Fire" safety principles (Part 2_2):
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### **4. Common Line-of-Fire Hazards**
1. **Moving Machinery and Equipment**
- Forklifts, cranes, or conveyors.
- Pinch points or crush zones between moving parts or machinery.
- Working under suspended loads or near moving equipment.
2. **Dropped or Falling Objects**
- Working below scaffolding or elevated work areas.
- Improperly secured tools or equipment.
- Failure to account for gravity in handling loads.
3. **Stored Energy Hazards**
- Pressurized systems (e.g., compressed gas, hydraulics, or steam lines).
- Springs, tensioned cables, or stored mechanical energy.
- Explosive or chemical releases.
4. **Hand and Finger Placement**
- Placing hands near rotating parts, sharp tools, or closing mechanisms.
- Lack of awareness during lifting, handling, or positioning objects.
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### **5. Risk Mitigation Strategies**
- **Awareness and Communication**
- Use clear communication (hand signals, radios) in team environments.
- Keep bystanders informed about work zones and hazards.
- **Barriers and Shields**
- Install guards on machinery and create physical barriers to keep workers out of the danger zone.
- Use warning tape, cones, or signs to mark hazardous areas.
- **Proper Positioning**
- Stand clear of paths where materials, equipment, or tools could move unexpectedly.
- Maintain a safe distance from operating equipment.
- **Safe Work Practices**
- Secure loads properly to prevent tipping or dropping.
- Depressurize systems or discharge stored energy before performing maintenance.
- Avoid quick or forceful movements around tight spaces or pinch points.
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### **6. Examples of Line-of-Fire Incidents**
1. **Caught-Between Hazards**
- Worker caught between a reversing vehicle and a wall.
- Hands or fingers crushed in closing machine parts.
2. **Struck-By Hazards**
- Worker struck by a falling hammer from above.
- Employee hit by a swinging crane load due to lack of clearance.
3. **Release of Energy**
- High-pressure steam line ruptures while workers are nearby.
- A coiled spring snapping unexpectedly during maintenance.
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### **7. Best Practices for Line-of-Fire Training**
- **Hazard Identification Exercises**
- Teach workers to recognize line-of-fire risks in their specific work environments.
- **Dynamic Risk Assessment**
- Train employees to assess hazards continuously as conditions change.
- **Safety Drills and Role-Playing**
- Practice safe responses to common line-of-fire scenarios.
- **Incident Analysis**
- Review past accidents to understand causes and prevent recurrence.
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