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Falls

Falls are
the leading cause of fatalities in the construction
industry. An average of 362 fatal falls occurred each
year from 1995 to 1999, with the trend on the increase.

It is important that safety and health programs
contain provisions to protect workers from falls on the
job. The following hazards cause the most fall-related
injuries:

Unprotected
Sides, Wall Openings, and Floor Holes

Improper
Scaffold Construction

Unguarded
Protruding Steel Rebars

Misuse
of Portable
Ladders

Did you
know?
Falls from elevation
account for one
third
of all deaths
in
construction.

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