Builder
The combination of risk factors (such as vehicles, equipment, tools and heights) is something that few other sectors share. However, with all of these risks, there are possible steps that should be taken to reduce or eliminate the possibility of injury or death.
The top ten risks and hazards from working on construction sites are:
- Working at height.
- Moving objects.
- Slips, trips, and falls. Scaffolding. Hazard: When scaffolds are not erected or used properly, fall hazards can occur.
- Noise.
- Hand arm vibration syndrome.
- Material and manual handling.
- Collapsing trenches.
- Asbestos.
