Abstract
This study explores the history of sustainable safety practices in the construction industry. Current data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates a safety problem in the construction industry. Falls, slips, and trips constituted 35.3 percent of workplace fatalities in construction and extraction occupations in 2020. In construction and extraction occupations, 21,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were recorded, primarily attributed to falls, slips, and trips. Furthermore, out of 345 fatalities in the construction industry due to falls, 96 involved construction laborers. Falls facilitate dangerous injuries. While falls represent the primary cause of mortality among construction workers, individuals in this field face additional hazards that lead to injuries and fatalities. Safety can be improved by reducing the number of falls. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the present fundamental issue in the construction environment and the evolution to current and future resolution and mitigation models.
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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Safety, Modernization, OSHA, Adaptive Leadership, Transformative Leadership, Sustainability, Technology
