Which Trade is the Most Dangerous in Construction? (Video)

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HardHatHarry asks: Which trade is the most dangerous on a jobsite?

Roofing consistently ranks at the top. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports roofers have a fatal injury rate of 59 per 100,000 workers, nearly ten times higher than the average for all occupations. Falls are the leading cause, but heat stress and electrical hazards also contribute. Other high-risk trades include ironworkers and crane operators. In Florida, roofing is even riskier because of sudden storms and extreme heat. This is why OSHA requires strict fall protection and why safety culture is so critical in roofing crews.

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Authoritative references: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries; OSHA fall protection standards.

The author, Greg Batista, PE, CGC, SI is owner of G. Batista Engineering & Construction and is a nationally-recognized engineer and contractor with more than 35 years of experience and offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.