Safety is one of the most important things to remember when on the job in the construction business. Contracting work can be dangerous so it’s essential you and your company have a safety plan and rules in place to reduce workplace injuries and incidences.
For this article, we wanted to share some facts and figured about safety in the workplace.
- In 2012, there was 775 deaths in the U.S. from construction-related jobs.
- 36% of these deaths were from falls.
- 10% of these deaths were caused by being struck by an object.
- 9% of these deaths were caused by electrocution.
- 2% of these deaths were from being caught in or in-between something.
- If those 4 types of accidents were prevented, about 436 people could be saved.
- Construction is predicted to grow by 70% by 2025.
- Construction safety apparel hasn’t changed in 50 years.
- 5 injuries per 1,000 contractor workers makes construction one of the most dangerous jobs.
- The average contractor works 10 hours per day.
- Within the next 10 years, 58.4% of jobs in the U.S. will be construction related.
Take a look at the safety rules and plan in your workplace. Is it up-to-date? Do you feel safe at work? Talk to your company about ways to make your workplace safer to reduce the number of accident.
Despite the injury risk, contracting work is a rewarding job. To be a contractor, you need a contractor’s license to work legally. We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We help contractors across the United States get their contractor license.
We submit a completed application to the Construction Licensing Board on your behalf after getting information from you by phone or email. We know what the Board is looking for to get you licensed fast.
To get your contractor license, click our Florida contractor license page to learn more or call 239-777-1028 to get started with us.