User:Emyy09/sandbox

Sources for the article: Construction - Safety - Falls - Addition

OSHA: Fall Protection - Construction | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)

BLS: Fatal and nonfatal falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry: The Economics Daily: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Critical Review: Falls from Height in the Construction Industry: A Critical Review of the Scientific Literature - PMC (nih.gov)

WVU Research: Roofing Practices and Fall Prevention in the Construction Industry (wvu.edu)

Laborer Health and Safety Fund: Laborer's Health and Safety Fund of North America

As stated above, the most common fatality type within the construction industry are falls. Falls can be prevented if the proper safety protocols are developed, implemented, and followed. There are industry standards in place for many facets of the construction industry, but fall protection is a key part to completing the job safely. Fall protection standards address proper use of various types equipment, safe practices, and use of safety equipment like harnesses to name a few.

One common circumstance that contributes to falls within the construction industry is improper use of ladders, or not following ladder safety protocols. For example, when using a ladder it should be on a stable surface with the legs of the ladder in flush contact with the surface below. Another circumstance that contributes to falls in construction is roof work, or roofing. Roofs pose a serious hazard for falls to those in the construction industry because of factors like slope of the roof, weather, and skylights among others. However, accidents like falls are not always from a singular misstep or oversight, and often occur because of several factors working together that add up to the fall or accident

Sources for the article: Workplace Hazards - Electrocution - New Section

Workplace Electrical Shock: Workplace Electrical Shock and Electrocution Awareness and Prevention - HG.org

Common Electrical Hazards in the Workplace — OMAG

NFPA - Fatal electrical injuries at work

Electrical risks at the workplace: Fact sheet | SafeWork

Electrical - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)