WHAT TO DO
When Safety Protocols
Fail
When safety goes wrong in the construction industry, the consequences can be grave
– impacting workers, companies and the overall project. Most contractors initiate safety programs, hold training sessions, and appoint a safety supervisor to make sure projects run smoothly and without incident.
But what happens when something consequential goes wrong, despite all of the safety precautions a contractor puts in place?
Some of the consequences of poor safety practices include injuries and fatalities.
Falls, electrocutions, being struck by objects, and caught-in-between accidents are known as the“ Fatal Four” leading causes of construction fatalities. Serious injuries like
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