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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
Tips to Improve Fall Protection Programs
Since 1995, seven fall protection regulations and ten fall protection standards have been put in place to protect workers, yet fall fatalities are still on the rise. There were 650 fall fatalities in 1995 according to data from the BLS … Continue reading
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