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Preventing Fatalities

Despite its high fatality rate, construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and use an effective Safety and Health Program. This eTool will help you identify and control the hazards that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries. They are grouped under the following headings:
Electrical Incidents
Falls
Struck-by
Trenching and Excavation
Did You Know? One of Every Five Workplace Fatalities is a Construction Worker







Did you know?
One of every five
workplace fatalities is
a construction worker.
*eTools are "stand-alone," illustrated, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. As indicated in the disclaimer, eTools do not create new OSHA requirements.

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