Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of injuries in the construction industry in the UK. These accidents often lead to serious and/ or permanent injuries and even fatalities.
Understanding the causes, implementing effective prevention strategies and knowing how to respond when an accident does occur is crucial for ensuring the safety of all construction workers. Find out more about this critical issue in this week’s ‘Focus on Safety’ blog.
Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused by a slip or trip at work. In the construction industry, that means several thousand workers suffer injuries every year, around a thousand of which involve fractured bones or dislocated joints. While some injuries are minor, those which are more serious can result…