About 3900 people lost their lives based on a 2012 report by the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Based on this report, people working in the earthmoving and construction industry lost their lives contributing about 19.6%. Workers working in the earthmoving and construction industry are always at risk related to injuries and accidents while working daily. Therefore, here are a few reasons behind the accidents that happen at the worksite.
- They Fall Down – This is probably the biggest reason that leads to injuries and accident. This happens when guardrails are absent for stairwells.
- They get Struck by Objects – Based on the OSHA report of 2012, 78 workers died when certain objects hit them. This problem is common and can be avoided by offering a better training to the workers.
- They get Electrocuted – Related to the same OSHA report, around 66 workers lost their lives by getting electrocuted. This problem arises due to the invisible power lines at the site. In order to tackle this problem, it is recommended to place power line sign for workers to become alert.
- They try Using the Wrong Heavy Machine – Bulldozers, cranes, excavators are some of the heavy machines that are widely used at the site. When it comes to accidents, it happens when the operator tries to use a machine he isn’t trained to operate. Due to this reason, the operator must stick with the machine they have undergone training.
Along with these reasons, you must also be aware about earthmoving plant hire in Brisbane.