Workplace Safety and Health
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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April 27, 2012
- 1 out of every 3 deaths (32%) [PDF-1MB] in construction is due to falls, the leading cause of work-related injury deaths.
- A new national campaign to prevent falls in construction encourages working safely and using the right equipment.
- By visiting the Stop Construction Falls website, you can learn how to prevent falls at construction worksites and what you can do to get involved in the national campaign.
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