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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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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

Lets Build

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Who Matters The Most? A Few Thoughts On Distracted Driving

FDR Safety

These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. Through those miles I’ve been fortunate to be accident free, but I also get in my car remembering why I’m driving safely and more importantly for whom.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents

Safety Services Company

Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. As though there weren’t enough reasons to reach a healthier body weight, researchers from the University of California released a paper in this month’s edition of the Emergency Medicine Journal connecting obesity to fatal injuries during traffic collisions.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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Fieldwire

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. According to the U.S.

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