FACTS
1. Most multi-employer worksite accidents involve construction and building trades, particularly on large projects with a general contractor and multiple subcontractors. 2. Multi-employer work sites often create confusion about workplace safety regulations and responsibilities for accidents and injuries. 3. With respect to non-fatal injuries (all industries), an analysis performed by BLS identified the leading causes, of worksite accidents:- overexertion and bodily reaction.
- slips, trips and falls.
- contact with objects or equipment.
- violence and other injuries by personnel.
- transportation incidents.
- imminent danger situations.
- severe injuries and illnesses.
- worker complaints.
- referrals of hazards from other federal, state or local […]
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