Why Fall Training Matters

It's commonplace knowledge that construction is inherently dangerous work. In 2003 though, there were more fatalities in construction than in any other industry.

The construction industry makes up less than five percent of the nation’s workforce but accounts for more than 20% of all workplace fatalities.

In 2003, the U.S. residential construction industry employed more than 824,000 workers. Sadly, 128 of those workers died. 49 workers, about one-third of killed, died in fall-related accidents.

But falls don't just kill. In 2002, falls on residential construction sites were the second leading cause of injuries resulting in days away from work. In fact, approximately one out of every 200 residential construction workers experienced an injury from a fall to a lower level in 2002. This injury rate is approximately 20% higher than the nonresidential construction builders rate.

It's time to stop these trends. Fall-related construction injuries and deaths can be prevented. Residential Fall Safe provides training for construction industry to improve workplace safety.