Falls from ladders or scaffolds are the most common cause of construction site fatalities, followed by overexertion, impact, crushing, and improper use of heavy machinery. Safety precautions, such as proper use of harnesses and safety equipment, can reduce or eliminate accidents. Open wells and excavation work also pose risks.
The most common cause of construction site fatalities is falling from ladders or ladders. Construction sites often feature several ladders or other raised structures that workers will stand or walk on while building a structure, so the likelihood of a worker suffering a fall at some point is quite high. Other causes of jobsite fatalities include overexertion, impact, crushing, and improper use of heavy machinery. The construction site is a dangerous place to work, but with proper safety precautions, accidents that lead to fatalities can be reduced or eliminated.
Every time a construction worker leaves the site to work on a structure, the likelihood of fatal accidents increases. Scaffold structures are designed to help prevent accidents, but if the worker is not properly secured to the scaffold or if the scaffold itself is not constructed properly, fatal accidents can occur from falls. Harnesses are designed to protect workers from falls and other equipment such as carabiners and webbing are used in conjunction with the harness to secure the worker. In some situations, however, it may not be possible to fix oneself on a solid structure; the worker is at a much greater risk of injury or death in this case.
Heavy machinery is often used on construction sites, and while fatalities resulting from the misuse of heavy machinery aren’t as common as falls, they can still happen easily. Workers who are not trained in the proper use of heavy machinery should never attempt to operate such vehicles or equipment, and all on-site workers should be aware of the location of heavy machinery and be aware of its operation at all times. Safety equipment such as helmets, goggles and ear protection must be worn at all times in the workplace, and every worker must be trained in proper workplace communication to prevent injury or death.
Open wells are other common causes of construction fatalities. Digging into the earth is a common practice and sometimes a worker has to enter a pit or trench to carry out work tasks. The pit or trench can collapse if not properly supported, meaning the construction worker can be buried. Injury and death are common when landslides occur and proper reinforcement techniques and excavation techniques must be used to prevent such accidents from occurring.
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