The construction industry is unique due to many highly
specialized occupations within this sector.
Although this industry is dangerous as a whole, workers in different
occupations are at risk for various types of injuries and fatalities. This
Quarterly Data Report tracks fatal and nonfatal injuries among construction
trades through the economic boom, recession, and recovery in the last
decade. It illustrates injury variations
across selected construction trades, and highlights leading causes of fatal and
nonfatal injuries in the most recent years. It also includes recently available
data on height of fall.
CPWR is dedicated to reducing occupational injuries,
illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. Through our research, training, and service
programs, we serve the industry in cooperation with key federal and
construction industry partners nationwide.
We welcome you to join us in our work to make sure every construction
worker has safe and healthy workplaces.
CPWR serves as the National Construction Center for the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and through a
NIOSH cooperative agreement conducts research to:
Understand
the hazards facing workers in the construction industry
Develop
evidence-based technologies and work practices to prevent occupational
injuries and illnesses
Identify
emerging hazards and the safety and health implications and protective measures
Publicize
research findings and accelerate their use by translating them into practical
tools and resources that can be applied on construction sites to protect
workers.
Source: CPWR
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