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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

To help highlight where the risks lie, the HSE release figures every year detailing stats on the number of injuries and accidents that have been reported and how they have been caused. 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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Fatal falls up significantly in 2014

FDR Safety

While the overall rate of fatal workplace accidents remained steady in 2014 compared with the year before, there was a significant increase in fatalities caused by falls, slips and trips, the U.S. In that industry segment, fatalities were up 17 percent in 2014 compared with 2013. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

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Download Whitepaper of the Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fall Protection (1926.501). Hazard Communication (1910.1200).

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Top Safety Tips For Working At Height In Construction

Constructonomics

Working at height is still one of the largest causes of workplace accidents; in the year 2012-2013, a total of 5,274 major falls from height were reported in the UK, and it was the biggest cause of fatal accidents in the workplace. Take Care With Fragile Surfaces.

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OSHA stats highlight importance of fall protection

FDR Safety

While careful attention to fall protection is needed in a wide variety of workplaces, evidence for its importance clearly can be seen in fatality statistics in the construction industry – falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, with 294 of the 796 total deaths. Accident Prevention OSHA'

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OSHA focusing on increased fatalities on communication towers

FDR Safety

In 2013, 13 workers in the industry died at worksites, more than the two previous years combined. Accident Prevention Enforcement OSHA' Michaels called on the communication tower companies to train incoming workers, make sure they are provided with fall protection equipment and insure that workers actually use the equipment.

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#6 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS: UNDERSTANDING TOP OSHA VIOLATIONS OF 2013

Safety Services Company

Violations of OSHA’s general industry regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), or forklifts went up from 1,993 in 2012, (7th most cited regulation) to 3,340 in 2013, (6th most citations). Employee involved in an accident or near-miss. Employee performance must be evaluated at least once every three years.

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