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