Fatal Four: The Construction Industry

Episode 98

Fatal Four: The Construction Industry's Most Dangerous Hazards

Join editor Sydny Shepard as she lays out why it is so important to keep workers in the construction industry safe from the top four most fatal hazards on the job.

When it comes to the hazards that result in the construction industry's largest challenges, the safety sphere has boiled it down to the “Fatal Four.” The Fatal Four, which is comprised of fall, caught-in or -between, struck-by and electrocution incidents, make up almost two-thirds of all construction fatalities.

In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into why it is so important to protect, train and educate construction workers on the top four most fatal hazards on the job.

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About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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