Construction safety risks and prevention

Introduction

The construction industry forms an important part of the economies of all countries, employing a substantial workforce. It is also one of the most hazardous industries in the EU as well as in many other countries around the world. Major safety hazards for construction workers include working at heights, in excavations and tunnels, on highways, in confined spaces, exposure to electricity, construction machinery, etc.Despite major efforts in many countries to improve safety performance, the construction sector continues to lag behind most other industries[1] [2]. In 2023, almost a quarter (23%) of all fatal accidents at work in the EU occurred in…