Construction work is tough and dangerous, but recent trends show that construction-related deaths in the U.S. are on the rise overall. However, there’s some good news as a few states have managed to reduce these fatalities. Let’s dive into what’s happening across the country. Nationwide, construction remains one of the most hazardous industries. According to …
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The saying “time is money” rings especially true in the construction industry. With tight deadlines and budget pressures, safety can sometimes take a backseat. But the stakes are high: in 2016, construction accounted for one in five worker fatalities in private industry, highlighting the critical need for stronger health and safety practices on job sites. …
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It’s no secret that construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The term “Construction’s Fatal Four” was coined for a reason, in an effort to reduce these 4 most common reasons for deaths in construction. That’s why construction safety is extremely important to implement and monitor for every job task related …
The “Fatal Four” in construction are the four deadliest hazards that cause a significant number of fatalities year after year. These hazards are responsible for the majority of construction deaths, making them a critical focus in safety training programs. The top causes of these fatalities are Falls, Struck-By incidents, Caught-In/Between accidents, and Electrocutions. This infographic …
The numbers on daily construction-related deaths in the U.S. are pretty eye-opening. Construction is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous industries, largely due to four major types of accidents. This makes it crucial to focus on improving safety and reducing hazards on the job site. According to OSHA, “construction is a high-hazard industry …
