There are many dangers construction workers face on the job. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the following top causes of construction site injuries:
Falling from a building, scaffolding or piece of machinery to the ground below
Trench collapse
Collapsed scaffolding
Electric shock or an arc flash/blast
Failure to use appropriate protective gear like hardhats and safety glasses
Repetitive motion injuries
Construction workers are also frequently injured by traffic accidents, ladder collapse, malfunctioning tools or equipment, errors made by other workers, and construction accidents involving tools or machinery.