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Impalement

Falling or being thrown onto upright reinforcing bars, star pickets, stakes or other protruding objects that can pierce the body.

Also known as: Impalement, Protruding reinforcing steel, Exposed starter bars, Star picket injuries, Protruding objects, Falling onto stakes

How to control impalement

  1. Remove protruding objects where possible, and cut off or bend reinforcing bars once they are no longer needed.
  2. Cover exposed starter bars, star pickets and stakes with rated impalement protection caps or channels, not plastic bottles or tape.
  3. Keep other people clear of uncapped steel, and fence or sign areas where impalement hazards cannot be covered.
  4. Provide edge protection and safe access, so that people cannot fall onto steel from heights or slopes.
  5. Inspect caps and covers daily and replace any that are damaged, displaced or missing.
  6. Train workers to report exposed steel and not to climb or jump over it, and to wear sturdy footwear.

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