Prevent accidents
Prevent accidents due to falling and accidents in connection with heavy lifting and tools
The building and construction industry has a high number of work accidents compared to other industries. The most common accidents in the building and construction industry are:
- Falls from height, from roofs, scaffolding or ladders, for example.
- Falls at ground level, when walking on slippery or uneven surfaces, for example.
- Accidents with power tools or machines, for example with chainsaws or angle grinders.
- Heavy lifting accidents.
In order to prevent work accidents and other health problems among the employees, it is important, that both employers and workers contribute to ensuring the safety of their working environment. The employer bears overall responsibility for the working environment but the employees share responsibility; to follow employer directions, for example and use the personal protective equipment the employer has provided.