Risk Factors and Hazards
Construction work is dynamic, diverse, and constantly changing. This presents a great challenge in protecting the health and safety of construction workers. Workers are at risk of exposure to many different types of hazards, which can result in physical injury, illness, disability, or even death.
Risk Factors in Construction
Exposure to physical health hazards (cold/heat stress, noise, fibers/toxins, chemicals, repetitive motion, radiation, etc.) is the most common risk factor at the worksite. Below is a list of other factors that increase the risk of worker injuries and illnesses while working on construction sites:
- constantly changing jobsite conditions
- poor communications, coordination, and cooperation among contractors
- lack of skilled workers and a high turnover rate
- multiple work activities that happen simultaneously
- failure of subcontractors to meet their contract obligations
- physical violence on the worksite
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1-1. What is the most common risk factor on the construction worksite?
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