I😁n safety terms, the “Line of Fire” means any situation where a person could be struck, caught, or injured by a moving object, equipment, or energy source.

 I😁n safety terms, the “Line of Fire” means any situation where a person could be struck, caught, or injured by a moving object, equipment, or energy source.

It’s basically the path of danger between the hazard and the worker.

🔹 Five Examples of Line of Fire:

1. Working near a moving vehicle or equipment → A worker standing in front of a reversing truck.

2. Falling objects → A worker under a suspended load from a crane.

3. Pinch points → A worker placing hands near moving machine parts or closing doors.

4. Swinging objects → A worker near the swing radius of an excavator bucket.

5. Pressurized release → A worker in front of a pressurized hose that could burst or whip.

👉 In short: Line of Fire = Being in the path of a hazard.