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Infographic: 4 most common causes of construction site fatalities

Every day we face decisions that impact our safety and the safety of those around us. As we work towards an Injury-Free Environment, it’s essential to understand the potential hazards and the kinds of behaviors that can lead to harm. From near misses to major mistakes, we all have to do our part to build a safer work environment. This Safety Week, we’ve crafted a visual reminder of what is at stake and what can be done to prevent harm:
May 8, 2014
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Every day we face decisions that impact our safety and the safety of those around us. As we work towards an Injury-Free Environment, it’s essential to understand the potential hazards and the kinds of behaviors that can lead to harm.

From near misses to major mistakes, we all have to do our part to build a safer work environment. This Safety Week, we’ve crafted a visual reminder of what is at stake and what can be done to prevent harm:

 

 

 

 

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Skanska

Skanska USA is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development networks in the country, serving a broad range of industries including healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation, transportation, power, energy, water/wastewater and commercial. Skanska USA is committed to a set of core values which they call the Five Zeros: zero loss making projects, zero environmental incidents, zero accidents, zero ethical breaches and zero defects. Constructive Thinking is Skanska USA’s blog, where team members share their experiences and viewpoints on Skanska’s core values and explore trends in U.S. construction, development and infrastructure. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

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