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National campaign to prevent falls in construction - United States, 2013.

Authors
NIOSH
Source
MMWR 2013 Apr; 62(16):317
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6216a8.htm
NIOSHTIC No.
20043400
Abstract
Each day, on average, two construction workers die in the United States (1). In 2010, the 9.1 million construction workers (including self-employed workers) in the United States accounted for 7% of the national workforce (2), yet experienced 17.1% of fatal work-related injuries (2). In 2011, the rate of fatal injuries in construction was the second highest of any U.S. industry (3). Within the industry, falls at construction sites are the leading cause of death, accounting for 35% of deaths among private sector construction workers (not including government or self-employed workers) in 2011 (1); most of these deaths were attributed to falls from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders (2). Deaths and injuries from falls represent a major, persistent, yet preventable public health problem. Safe construction requires both skilled workers and responsible employers. CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has engaged the construction sector through a government/labor/management partnership, representing state and federal government agencies, professional organizations, trade associations, labor organizations, and private industry. The goal, in part, is to develop a national campaign aimed at construction contractors, onsite supervisors, and workers to address and reduce falls, fall-related injuries, and fall-related fatalities among construction workers. On Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, 2013, a national information and media campaign will be launched again through this partnership.
Keywords
Construction; Construction-industry; Construction-workers; Statistical-analysis; Traumatic-injuries; Injuries; Injury-prevention; Accident-rates; Accident-statistics; Accidents; Accident-prevention
CODEN
MMWRB6
Publication Date
20130426
Document Type
Journal Article
Fiscal Year
2013
Identifying No.
M112013
Issue of Publication
16
ISSN
0149-2195
NIOSH Division
OD; DSR
Priority Area
Construction
Source Name
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
State
DC; WV
Page last reviewed: September 2, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division