#724 – 22 - Safety Corner - Loads in Motion: The Hidden Dangers of Dropped Loads on Site

In this hard-hitting episode of Safety Corner, we confront one of the most dangerous and often underestimated hazards on a construction site—loads in motion. What starts as a routine lift can easily turn into a dropped load, and when safety measures aren’t in place, the consequences are often catastrophic.
This episode isn’t just talk—we have real video content of dropped loads that have led to serious injuries and fatalities, serving as a sobering reminder of the risks that come with heavy lifting operations.
We discuss:
🔹 How loads in motion turn into deadly dropped loads—and the most common causes.
🔹 The critical role of rigging, signaling, and communication in preventing accidents.
🔹 Case studies of real incidents and what went wrong.
🔹 Best safety practices to keep workers aware, alert, and alive.
🔹 The importance of site-wide awareness—why safety isn’t just one person’s responsibility.
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone working with or around heavy equipment. One mistake, one overlooked detail, and one dropped load can be the difference between life and death.
🎧 Tune in and make sure your site is prepared. Because safety isn’t a suggestion—it’s a necessity.
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-construction-life/id1480122326?i=1000698235925
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RGhmqLHjbJJ8aYW3IV8pt?si=8e9d1bee202440d2
YouTube
https://youtu.be/-JFQZgu7YkE?si=tYfUq55VrhEvHomm
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