The Fatal Four.
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| Title: | The Fatal Four. |
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| Authors: | FORGET, MARC |
| Source: | Journal of Light Construction. Sep/Oct2024, p9-11. 3p. 4 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Vapor barriers, *Small business, *Dump trucks, *Cold (Temperature), *Workers' compensation |
| Abstract: | This article from the Journal of Light Construction discusses the most common types of accidents in the construction industry and provides real-life case studies for each type. The four types of accidents that account for 60% of all construction fatalities are crush accidents, falls, struck-by incidents, and electrocutions. The article emphasizes the importance of proper training, planning, and awareness to prevent accidents. It also highlights the impact of factors such as inexperience, fatigue, and weather conditions on job site safety. The article concludes by encouraging workers to ask questions, think through tasks, and take steps to prioritize safety, even in smaller businesses without formal safety systems. [Extracted from the article] |
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| RecordInfo | BibRecord: BibEntity: Languages: – Code: eng Text: English PhysicalDescription: Pagination: PageCount: 3 StartPage: 9 Subjects: – SubjectFull: Vapor barriers Type: general – SubjectFull: Small business Type: general – SubjectFull: Dump trucks Type: general – SubjectFull: Cold (Temperature) Type: general – SubjectFull: Workers' compensation Type: general Titles: – TitleFull: The Fatal Four. Type: main BibRelationships: HasContributorRelationships: – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: FORGET, MARC IsPartOfRelationships: – BibEntity: Dates: – D: 01 M: 09 Text: Sep/Oct2024 Type: published Y: 2024 Identifiers: – Type: issn-print Value: 1056828X Titles: – TitleFull: Journal of Light Construction Type: main |
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