Construction: Accessing and Working on Elevated Work Surfaces Safely

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• Personal Author:
  Bobick, Thomas G. ; Hause, Matthew G. ; McKenzie EA Jr.
• Description:
  This chapter provides general information and educational resources that can explain methods to safely access elevated worksites in the construction industry and develop teaching and training tools from the provided content. Fatality data are presented to emphasize the dangerous nature of construction work at elevations. These data verify that falls from elevations are still the primary cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry. The NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program is highlighted throughout the chapter. The NIOSH FACE database of fatality reports identifies risk factors and recommendations for mitigating future fatal injuries. Additionally, NIOSH research activities are discussed that relate to fall prevention and protection. The activities discussed are a sample of popular fall protection techniques available to construction workers. They emphasize creating a safe working environment using ladders, scaffolds, and lifts through proper training and awareness. Proper planning, training, and practice can reduce the potential of fatal fall-related incidents from occurring. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accidental Falls Accidents Construction Industry Mortality Occupational Health Safety Staff Development
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Construction Construction Workers Fall Protection Falls Fatalities Hazards Injury Prevention Ladders Lifts Roofers Roofing Roofs Scaffolds Surveillance Training Traumatic Injuries

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• ISBN:
  9789815049145
• Publisher:
  Bentham Science Publishers
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Book
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DSR - Division of Safety Research
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  255-285
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066212
• Citation:
  Modern occupational diseases: diagnosis, epidemiology, management and prevention. Bang KM ed. Singapore: Bentham Science Publishers, 2022 Sep; :255-285
• Contact Point Address:
  E.A. McKenzie, Jr., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Morgantown, WV, USA
• Email:
  elm6@cdc.gov
• Editor(s):
  Bang KM
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2022
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Modern occupational diseases: diagnosis, epidemiology, management and prevention
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/212704/cdc_212704_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 6.05 MB ]