A look at falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry
In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.4 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for close to half, 47.4 percent, of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2022.
Slips, Trips and Falls - National Safety Council
Are you a weekend warrior or do-it-yourselfer? If you take on home improvement or other weekend projects, it's important to prepare yourself for physical exertion, especially if you've been sedentary through the winter months, and take extra precautions to prevent falls.
Construction - Slips, trips and falls industry health & safety
Key aspects of constructionslips and trips include: Uneven surfaces. Obstacles. Trailing cables. Wet or slippery surfaces. Changes in level. What you need to know. Several thousand...
Slips, Trips, and Falls: Preventing Workplace Trip Hazards
Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention. Some slip, trip, and fall prevention measures are permanent, including: Adequate lighting; Handrails; Slip-resistant surfaces in high-risk areas; Effective drainage, ventilation, and other methods to keep surfaces dry; Marking the edges of steps or elevation changes
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls at Construction Sites
Slips, trips and falls present amajorhazardon construction sites. However, knowledge of what causes these incidents, adherence to proper work practices, and quick response when emergencies occur can significantly reduce risks and prevent severe injuries.
How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls | SafetyCulture
Slips, trips, and falls can happen due to many reasons—from uneven working surfaces to unsafe ladder positions. Knowing the causes can help managers assess risk factors and devise ways to prevent them.
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In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.4 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for close to half, 47.4 percent, of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2022.
Are you a weekend warrior or do-it-yourselfer? If you take on home improvement or other weekend projects, it's important to prepare yourself for physical exertion, especially if you've been sedentary through the winter months, and take extra precautions to prevent falls.
Key aspects of construction slips and trips include: Uneven surfaces. Obstacles. Trailing cables. Wet or slippery surfaces. Changes in level. What you need to know. Several thousand...
Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention. Some slip, trip, and fall prevention measures are permanent, including: Adequate lighting; Handrails; Slip-resistant surfaces in high-risk areas; Effective drainage, ventilation, and other methods to keep surfaces dry; Marking the edges of steps or elevation changes
Slips, trips and falls present a major hazard on construction sites. However, knowledge of what causes these incidents, adherence to proper work practices, and quick response when emergencies occur can significantly reduce risks and prevent severe injuries.
Slips, trips, and falls can happen due to many reasons—from uneven working surfaces to unsafe ladder positions. Knowing the causes can help managers assess risk factors and devise ways to prevent them.