Research shows that individuals typically recognize only about 45% of hazards in their environment, a gap driven by cognitive biases that favor familiar or routine risks while overlooking less obvious dangers. Using tools like the Energy Wheel helps people identify these blind spots and systematically improve hazard recognition with less mental effort. Once hazards are identified, prioritization should focus on high-energy risks, particularly STKY (“Stuff That Kills You”) hazards where contact with energy over 1,500 Joules can cause serious injury or fatality. Implementing direct controls that physically mitigate the energy source ensures reliable protection and reinforces a proactive, energy-based approach to safety.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Use the Energy Wheel to identify hazards in a construction environment
• Identify high-energy hazards with high potential to cause serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs)
• Define direct controls to prevent SIFs by preventing harmful transfer of energy.

Business Casual Attire - open collar or polo shirt. No jeans or shorts. No jacket required.