BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

The latest data on construction site fatalities for 2012 shows a rise in the death rate to 9.9 per 100,000 workers after 2011 had reached a recent low of 9.1 per 100,000, according to an analysis of data by the AFL-CIO. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2016

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. But how many dropped object accidents go unrecorded? That is one injury caused by a dropped object every 10 minutes.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Over 5,190 fatal accidents occurred in the United States as recently as 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some accidents are simply that, accidents, while others are avoidable. One of the main causes of these avoidable accidents is our desire to save time by taking shortcuts on the job.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

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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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 30, 2018

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lawn care and landscaping is the 10th most deadly industry in the nation, according to the U.S.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2013

Study: Obese drivers more likely to die from car accidents. Researchers investigated 3,403 collisions involving 6,806 drivers, and found that individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or over were 80 percent more likely to die in car accidents. Body Mass Index. Estimated Risk Ratio. Estimated Risk Ratio.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 8, 2013

Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Finalized Occupational Death Findings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the finalized occupational death counts for 2011 late last week. Accidents & Fatalities' For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities. Nothing makes the heart skip a beat like missing the rung of a ladder.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2012

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. Last year, 4,609 workers died from work-related injuries, down from a final count of 4,690 in 2010.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

The latest edition of the annual Injury Facts book published by the National Safety Council is out, and while company CEOs and safety directors might not take the time to read all 210 pages, there is one set of statistics worth special attention. And for companies there are other kinds of costs as well, no matter where an accident occurs.

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BD+C

JANUARY 19, 2018

rose 7% to a preliminary total of 5,190 in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2016, four categories of accidents—falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and getting caught in or between objects—were responsible for 63.7% Fatal work injuries in the U.S. Of the total private industry fatalities in 2016, 22.2%

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Many companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction have to make an annual report to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on illnesses and injuries on their worksites, and these reports, called OSHA 300 logs, are posted for employees to see. The logs contain statistical data on injuries and illnesses, but provide no insight as to the cause.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should stick to these guidelines as they keep your workers safe and insure you from hefty fines in natural accidents. For instance, the U.S.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. Construction sites make up the vast majority of accidents and, unfortunately, fatalities. Nothing makes the heart skip a beat like missing the rung of a ladder.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accident Prevention' One indicator of those challenges may be an increase in the construction industry’s fatality rate from 9.1 per 100,000 workers in 2011 to 9.5 in 2012, according to the U.S. Although it should also be noted that the 2012 rate was still quite a bit below the pre-recession rate of 11.2

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Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

It’s a morbid statistic, but the construction industry experiences more workplace deaths than any other. With so many potential hazards, heavy-duty machinery, and power tools, it’s perhaps not surprising that serious accidents are relatively commonplace.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

Vehicle operators cannot recognize a worker who is wearing inadequate or non-enhanced-visibility clothing in sufficient time to avoid an accident.”. In case of traffic areas, wearing high visibility vests would help the drivers to locate you from far and thus avoid fast driving and accident. Safety vests Statistics.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The above statistics are sobering reminders of how hazardous construction work can be.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 23, 2014

” As you may be aware, fall construction accidents are one of OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards. On the heels of the announcement of the Safety Stand Down event, I recently received an email from a colleague at Viewpoint , who recently analyzed the construction industry’s safety statistics over the past decade.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics. To prevent accidents and mitigate injuries on the jobsite, the Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards are evolving , and manufacturers of workplace safety gear are responding with new and improved designs for hard hats , work gloves, and more.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Business Plan. A business plan is vital for a number of reasons.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Research shows that timely adjustments in technological and operational strategies on construction projects can considerably shift the stark statistics that have plagued the industry for decades with cost overruns, high emissions, and disappointing project delays. Effect of idle time on budget and project coordination Source: Level Set.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

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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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. Construction has one of the highest risks of suicide amongst its employees but they aren’t taking the statistics lying down, they are starting to fight back.

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FDR Safety

MAY 30, 2019

While teenage accidents and deaths are undoubtedly important, they are not the only group who see dramatic rise in danger as more cars crowd the roads during the summer months. In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 20, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. The AGC Report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety where accidents can be fatal. Therefore, the likelihood of accidents in your workplace increases. What Obstacles Does Construction Face? Black and 2.1%

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. It’s no secret how dangerous — and unfortunately prevalent — falls are.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Accident Analysis and Reduction. Transport engineers evaluate to identify the causes of the accidents and reduce the accidents by taking appropriate measures. To prepare the administrative-technical and statistical reports on the traffic operations. To develop and maintain traffic systems and processes.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines. Regular safety training on scaffolding proper operation, maintenance, best practices, hazard training and more reduces the potential for accidents. Source: U.S. Fix the Six. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 1, 2013

In the past year 138 oil and gas extraction workers died on the job — the most in more than twenty years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These companies need to be proactive with safety, stop looking solely at their bottom line, and find ways to curb these accidents from happening.”.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Industry Statistics. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. In addition, it is in my opinion, that the city should also be held liable for this accident, for not adequately monitoring this jobsite for safety issues and violations.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Industry Statistics. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! Ask the Expert.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 9, 2013

The Zero Tolerance” poster Rich’s company is offering attempts to spread the message of how impactful workplace violence is on the workplace through a series of statistics. Accidents & Fatalities Construction Safety Tips Uncategorized' To download the poster click here.

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