Thousands of potential hazards exist on a construction site. Dangerous chemicals, heavy equipment, and rushed production schedules increase the risk of injuries in workers, supervisors, and even others in the nearby areas. According to OSHA, most construction site injuries involve excavation cave-ins, electrical hazards, power tool accidents, falls, and exposure to potentially hazardous materials such as asbestos, benzene, lead, and vinyl chloride.
The most common injuries suffered by those at construction sites are due to:
- Falling from heights
- Trench collapse
- Collapsed scaffolding
- Electric shock, arc flash, or arc blast
- Failing to use appropriate protective gear
- Repetitive motion injuries
