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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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Fatal Work Injuries Dropped in 2011

Construction Business Owner

Preliminary Report Shows Slight Drop in Fatal Workplace Accidents in 2011. . WASHINGTON (October 2, 2012) – Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries were released today.

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Stop Underestimating the Dangers of Dropped Objects

Construction Business Owner

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded?

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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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Terminal Velocity

Construction Business Owner

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 50,000 "struck by falling object" OSHA recordables every year in the United States. That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes. But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded?

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times!

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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. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The rate of fatal accidents per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers was 14.1

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