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Fatal Work Injuries Dropped in 2011

Construction Business Owner

WASHINGTON (October 2, 2012) – Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries were released today. Findings show that the number of fatal work injuries in 2011 was slightly lower than final results from 2010.

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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Released Figures for 2012 Workplace Fatalities Show Fewer Deaths Except Construction

Safety Services Company

The DOL has released the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and it shows the fewest workplace deaths in at least 20 years. Three of the four most dangerous jobs – agriculture, mining, and transportation – showed a decline, while construction bucked the trend with a small increase.

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Work-related injuries drop below 4,500 for 2013

Construction Equipment

A preliminary total of 4,405 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2013, lower than the revised count of 4,628 fatal work injuries in 2012, according to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.'

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AGC to study causes of construction deaths, injuries

BD+C

The Associated General Contractors of America is conducting a new study to make job sites safer and search for ways to lower the number of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. The study will attempt to identify reasons for the 806 fatalities reported nationwide in 2012. read more.

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Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez Provides Statement on 2012 Fatal Occupational Injuries

Construction Superintendent Magazine

. -- Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics'' National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries show a reduction in the number of fatal work injuries in 2012 compared with 2011. Last year, 4,383 workers died from work-related injuries, down from a final count of 4,693 fatal work injuries in 2011.

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