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A Top Ten Ranking No One Wants, But Iron Workers Hold
Safety is the most important aspect of any construction job. That’s because jobsite workers are exposed to more dangerous situations than most occupations due to the nature of the work. However, fatal occupational injuries still occur. One construction job was … Continue reading
Construction Fall Fatality Rates Drop Despite Overall Number Increase
The construction industry, which includes glaziers, accounted for more than half of the total occupational fatalities due to falling to a lower level in 2017, with 367 fatalities. This is according to a new report titled, “Trends of Fall Injuries … Continue reading
Falls and Specialty Trades Lead in Construction Fatalities
A new study on fatalities in the construction industry reinforced many previous conclusions regarding the sector’s safety practices, but it also ran contrary to some long-held assumptions. The report, Preventing Fatalities in the Construction Industry, was compiled by the Associated … Continue reading
