Construction Junkie
MARCH 2, 2021
In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. Photo provided by OSHA/NIOSH.
Construction Junkie
MARCH 2, 2021
In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. Photo provided by OSHA/NIOSH. From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
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Lets Build
AUGUST 8, 2017
Just some of the frightening mental health statistics: “Substantial mental distress is associated with both injury rate and self-reported pain.”. People in occupations that don’t require any education after high school are at a higher risk of suicide. Near hits, incidents, and injuries affecting safety and risk performance metrics.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 17, 2012
Industry News. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. These tools are a little more expensive, however, if proven to help reduce employee discomfort and injuries, they would be an good investment. Construction Safety.
Safety Services Company
JULY 20, 2020
The good news is that overall electrical fatalities are trending downward. At these heights, more than 4,500 injuries and 60 deaths stem from scaffold-related incidents happen each year. Following the injury trend in construction, the number of such deaths reached 470 in 2006 and dropped to 271 in 2010 [2]. Scaffolding.
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 15, 2018
Also, there may be personal injuries or fatalities because of collapsing of structure. Accidents throughout the construction process can also lead to personal injuries and greater costs. Besides, safety is mostly based on education, vigilance and cooperation all through the construction process.
The Korte Company
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
We also expect software we already depend on, like Autodesk and Revit, to naturally incorporate AI into its software. Bionic exoskeletons hit the commercial market a few years ago, promising to reduce fatigue and injury for construction workers. As AI evolves, we hope for ways to incorporate this new technology into our safety program.
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