It’s work, not war:how to prevent deadlyharm in construction

With 775 fatalities and 90,000 injuries on construction jobsitesacross the country every year, the industry has a way to gountil we achieve Zero Accidents.

These 4 causes account for more than half (56%) of all construction worker deathsin 2012, and eliminating them would save 435 workers' lives in America every year.

Fatal work injuries in theprivate construction sectorincreased 5% to 775 in2012, from 738 in 2011

Total hours worked inthe private constructionindustry increased onepercent in 2012

The increase in fatal occupationalinjuries in 2012 follows fiveconsecutive years of decliningfatal injury counts in theconstruction sector

Fatal constructioninjuries are down 37%since 2006

Know the 4 most common causesof construction site fatalities

Falls Struck by Electrocutions Caught-in/between

36% 10% 9% 2%

Even small, unsafe acts can pave the way for major accidents.

2012

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The 10 most commonly cited OSHA violations are:

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3 4 5Lack of orimproper fallprotection systems

Poor hazardcommunication

Improperscaffolding

Lack of respiratoryprotection

Electrical wiringhazards

6 7 8 9 10Powered industrialtruck accidents

Problems withladders

Lockout/tagout– Faulty electricalsystems design

Improper or noprotection frommachinery

Failure toproperly shutoff equipment

Unsafe situations escalate

Know what you and every personcan do to build safety together

Eat wellHunger is distracting

ExerciseStaying fit can prevent back,knee and other injuries

DrivingClose to 30,000 Americans die in car accidents each year. Safety begins with you – driving safely to and from the jobsite.

SleepStarting the day beingwell rested leads to fewermistakes and surer footing

!Identify all specifichazards found

Environmentalexposures/hazardsCraft Hazards

Hazards fromother trades

For every step, plan forhow will you controlthe hazards

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Do pre-tasking planning by...

Debrief from previousday’s activities List ALL the stepsof the job

Have the safety equipment

you need before starting

HeadProtection

Eye andFaceProtection

FootProtection

HighVisibilityAttire

Respiratory

Protection

Work Attire

3"

Shirts will have

a minimumsleeve length

of 3 inches

Tank tops and

cut-off shirts are

not permitted

Long trousers that fit properly

around the waist and ankles

are required. The length of the

trouser will be such as to

not present a tripping hazard.

Shorts are not permitted.

Limber up before you start

Taking time to stretch and flex

your muscles before hard work

makes you mentally and

physically prepared

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Know the top 10 danger zones

But Zero Accidents must be our goal.We can build safer jobsites, but it’s up to every individual to take thesteps necessary to prevent accidents.

Sourceswww.bls.gov/news.release/cfoi.nr0.htm www.bls.gov/iif/oshcfoi1.htm#2011www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/frequent_standards.html

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