The Top Construction Killers: Below are the OSHA requirements for dealing with the worst first. Most industries have had a decline in their death rate, but not construction. Construction fatality rates are on the rise and have been for some time. Construction work is the most dangerous employment in the USA today. 90% of all fatalities fall into these categories.
Satistics are from the National Safety Councils' Injury facts (2000 Edition).
Fall Protection (to same level, lower level, slips, and trips)
Preventing Contact With Objects (Struck by/ Caught in or between) - Excavation, materials handling equipment/vehicles, dropped objects, cranes and their loads.
-Accident Prevention Signs/Tags/Warnings
Preventing Electrocution - Construction LOTO & Hazardous Energy Control
Preventing Fire/Explosion
Preventing Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals/Substances
Preventing Oxygen Deficiency -Construction Confined Spaces.
The Top Construction Hurters: The average American construction worker when injuried loses 14 days from work.
Preventing Contact with Objects
Preventing Falls - See above.
Preventing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals/Substances
Preventing Repetitive Motion Injuries
Preventing Fire/Explosion - See above
See also OSHA's 50 Most Frequently Cited Standards at http:/www.osha-slc.gov/Publications/Const_Res_Man/AppendixB.html.
OSHA Construction Management Requirements:
Monitoring Your Subcontractors
