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  • STRUCK-BY HAZARDS

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    WHEN THE DOOR SWINGS BACK Struck-By Hazards, the Hidden Catastrophe of Silence, and Why Reporting Every Incident Saves Lives THE INCIDENT THAT STARTED THIS CONVERSATION It began like any other workday. A commercial driver — experienced, professional, trusted — pulled into a third-party scrap facility to unload material. The work was routine. The day was…

  • Distractions in the Workplace: A Critical Safety Issue for Scrap Metal Yard Operations

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    Working in a scrap metal yard presents unique and significant safety challenges that demand constant attention and situational awareness. Every day, metal processors, heavy equipment operators, and pedestrians navigate an environment filled with hazards—from moving machinery and suspended loads to sharp metal edges and shifting materials. In this high-risk setting, distractions don’t just reduce productivity;…