Construction Injury Newsroom

OSHA's Hazard Warnings For Workers In Construction

Construction
Nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average in this category for all industries.

Stairways Hazard:
Slips, trips and falls on stairways are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers.

Trenching Hazard:
Trench collapses cause dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries each year. Trenching deaths rose in 2003.

Cranes Hazard:
Significant and serious injuries may occur if cranes are not inspected before use and if they are not used properly. Often these injuries occur when a worker is struck by an overhead load or caught within the crane’s swing radius. Many crane fatalities occur when the boom of a crane or its load line contact an overhead power line.

Hazard Communication Hazard:
Failure to recognize the hazards associated with chemicals can cause chemical burns, respiratory problems, fires and explosions.

For More Information:
(osha.gov)