You may be struck by these facts! Over 7,000 workers are struck and injured by objects every year. Being struck by objects is the second most frequent cause of on-the-job injury.* How does your workplace stack up? Is shielding and/or barriers in place and used properly? Are adequate storage facilities provided and are materials secured from falling? Are good housekeeping standards set and followed? Are workers trained before they’re on the job? Are written job procedures available to, understood, and followed by workers? Is required personal protective equipment in good repair and used properly? Are incidents and injuries investigated to find and eliminate the root cause? If you are unsure or answer no to any of the above questions, get help. Do you know your legal obligations? Not complying with the law can result in injuries, illnesses and deaths as well as: Compliance and stop work orders Prosecutions Fines Imprisonment For more information, contact: your WSIB Customer Service Representative the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) the Ontario Ministry of Labour the Workers Health & Safety Centre * Source: WSIB 2000