WHY ARE WE HERE

The Construction Industry – SH&E

  • It saves lives.

  • Morally, the right thing to do.

  • Adds to company profitability.

  • Enhances company image.

  • Etc……………………

Common Safety "Wiz-Dumbs"

  • Safety is about preventing accidents!

  • Accidents are "caused" by careless employees!

  • Zero Accidents = SAFE!

  • Accidents are unplanned, unexpected, fortuitous events!

  • Safety is the job of the Safety Function!

  • Regulatory compliance (OSHA) minimizes loss!

  • Discipline improves performance!

  • Safety programs minimize loss costs!

Construction Industry Facts

Construction Industry Facts

  • 636,000 construction companies *

  • 7,000,000 persons employed in construction *

  • General Builders

  • Street and Road

  • Industrial

  • Homebuilding

  • Specialty – Subcontractors

  • Construction vs. All Industries (risk)

  • ?17% work related deaths

  • 80,000 injuries

Keywords:
occupational safety and health administration, institute, safety engineer, osha, recognition, accident incident reporting, injury, investigation, worker death, pre-project pre-task planning
Subjects:
HSSE & Social Responsibility Management, Safety, HSSE reporting
2015. American Society of Safety Engineers
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