Construction workers are at constant risk of being stuck, squeezed, crushed, pinched, buried or compressed between objects or machinery. These are called caught-in or -between hazards, a leading cause of death on building sites. As one of OSHA’s Focus Four hazards, this class of dangerous incidents causes tens of thousands of injuries each year and costs hundreds of millions of dollars in medical bills, lawsuits, lost productivity and property damage.
This course will teach you to identify and avoid risk factors that lead to caught-in or -between incidents. Learn how to protect yourself, your coworkers and your employees from some of the deadliest hazards in the construction industry with the help of specialized lessons and real-world scenarios based on updated OSHA standards.
Course Benefits
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- Life-Saving Training in Under an Hour
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- Includes Interactive Simulations and Real-World Scenarios
About the Caught-In and -Between Hazards in Construction Environments Course
This course provides approximately one hour of laser-focused safety instruction. Earn a digital training certificate you can share with your current or future employers to show your knowledge and specialized expertise.
All course content is available 24/7 from any internet-connected device through our FUSION learning management system (LMS). This industry-leading learning platform lets you learn at your own pace at any time from any location.
Access all your workplace safety courses from one simple dashboard. Download and print your digital Certificates of Completion. You can even assign and track training for your entire team.
Who Should Complete This Course?
Any construction worker could be caught in or between any number of objects or machines during the average workday. This course can help professionals recognize hazards on the jobsite and prevent serious injuries.
Workers at risk of being caught in or between machines include:
- Laborers
- Machine operators
- Utility installers
- Mechanics
- Riggers
- Material handlers
- Crew supervisors
- Forepersons
- Site safety personnel
- And more
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define a caught-in or -between hazard.
- Distinguish between caught-in-machinery, buried-in and pinned-between incidents.
- Describe OSHA’s safety requirements for employers to minimize caught-in or -between hazards in the workplace.
- Explain the basic steps employees should take to protect themselves against caught-in or -between injuries.
Testing Requirements
This course concludes with a 10-question final exam. You must answer at least 70% of the multiple-choice questions correctly to pass. Exam questions are drawn from all lesson content.
There are no time limits, and you may take the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.
Course Outline
This course contains six modules designed to help construction professionals avoid being crushed, pinned or buried by major workplace hazards. This safety training program is a short, focused exploration of one of the most common causes of construction accidents.
The full outline is provided below.
- Module 1: Learning Objectives
- Module 2: What Is a Caught-In Hazard?
- Module 3: Caught-In Hazards in Construction
- Module 4: Employer Responsibilities
- Module 5: Protecting Yourself from Caught-In Hazards
- Module 6: Course Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a caught-in or -between injury?
Caught-in or caught-between injuries are some of the deadliest workplace accidents in the construction industry. These incidents occur when a worker’s body, or part of it, becomes trapped, compressed or pinned between one or more objects.
Common examples include a hand being pulled into an unguarded piece of equipment, getting crushed between heavy machinery or being pinned by a falling object such as a cargo container. Workers may even be buried during a trench collapse. These dangers are preventable with the right safety training and hazard awareness.
Is this safety training accepted in my state?
Yes. All course material is based on OSHA standards found in 29 CFR 1926, which sets the requirements for workplaces in all states and territories. Everything you learn in this course complies with federal law and is applicable anywhere in the United States.
How long does it take to finish this course?
On average, most students complete the course — including all lessons and the final exam — in just 40 to 60 minutes.
This training delivers impactful, practical information about how to avoid deadly accidents and stay safe around dangerous equipment and moving parts. It’s tailored to address construction hazards across all roles and experience levels.
Does this course provide an OSHA certificate?
Once you complete the training and pass the final exam, you can immediately download and print a digital Certificate of Completion.
This certificate confirms your understanding of important safety standards for caught-in and -between injuries, along with effective prevention strategies and employer responsibilities for keeping workers safe.
Where can I learn more about construction safety?
This course covers one of the important workplace safety topics discussed in OSHA Outreach Training. By completing either a 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA-authorized Outreach program, you can expand your knowledge of common construction site hazards and earn an official OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 DOL card.
Training is available in English and Spanish.
Can I buy this training for my employees?
Yes. The larger your team, the more you save with the help of our bulk purchase program. Discounts start at just two courses and get better the more you buy at once.
We offer a powerful suite of business tools, including an administrator dashboard that allows supervisors to assign and track training with just a few clicks.