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A Priority for 2018: Reduce Falls in Construction

Falls from elevation was once again the leading cause of construction worker deaths for 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Falls accounted for 80 out of 182 construction deaths (44%).
  • Struck-by Object accounted for 13 deaths (7%),
  • Electrocutions for 8 (4.4%)
  • Caught-in/between, 3 (1.6%).
Reducing the number of fall incidents should be a goal for every construction company. If your company didn't have any fall incidents, then implement a goal of reducing activities that put workers in fall-related hazardous conditions. This will take preplanning, such as figuring out how something can be built on the ground then lifted into place as one large piece. A great way to accomplish preplanning is to involve the workers who would be doing the task. This requires them to think ahead, and challenges them to come up with not only cost-saving ideas, but safety-enriched ideas.

Contact one of our safety professionals today for assistance with determining other defenses against safety hazard or to train your employees in proper PPE use.
OSHA News:  Remember To Electronically Submit 2017 Injury and Illness Data to OSHA

Construction industry employers must electronically submit information collected on the 300A form. The deadline for electronic submission is July 1, 2018.

In addition, OSHA reminds employers of their obligation to post a copy of
OSHA's Form 300A , which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2017. Each year, between February 1 and April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees and those in certain low-hazard industries are exempt from OSHA recordkeeping and posting requirements. Visit OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule webpage for more information on recordkeeping requirements.

If you have any questions about completing and posting this form, please contact one of the safety professionals listed below. 
ProfessionalsSafety Professionals
Brandon Black - (515) 577-5198 or Brandon@IowaCSSI.com 
Troy Porter - (515) 681-5252 or Troy@IowaCSSI.com
Tom Suckow - (515) 250-0773 or Tom@IowaCSSI.com
New WORKSAFE Projects

PROJECT:
Replace Portions of Arts Tunnels at IMU Footbridge
CONTRACTOR:

McComas-Lacina Construction Co. LC - Iowa City, IA

PROJECT:
University of Iowa - Boiler Foundation, Steel and Stack
CONTRACTOR:

Path Construction Companies - Arlington Heights, IL

PROJECT:
U of I Institutional Roads - Reconstruct Hawkeye Court
CONTRACTOR:

Peterson Contractors, Inc. - Reinbeck, IA

PROJECT:
IMT Corporate Headquarters Project
CONTRACTOR:

The Weitz Company - Des Moines, IA

PROJECT:
ISU Lied Recreational Facility Steam Supply Replacement
CONTRACTOR:

Central Iowa Mechanical - Des Moines, IA

PROJECT:
University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Science Building
CONTRACTOR:

Knutson Construction Services, Inc. - Iowa City, IA

PROJECT:
Radiology Support Space Renovation Rebid
CONTRACTOR:

City Construction - Iowa City, IA

PROJECT:
Phillips Lofts
CONTRACTOR:

JMAE, LLC - Johnston, IA

PROJECT:
Bowen Science Building Renovate 1-500 Lab & Offices
CONTRACTOR:

Wolfe Contracting Inc. - Muscatine, IA

PROJECT:
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines / 909 Locust Building Improvements
CONTRACTOR:

Graham Construction Co. - Des Moines, IA

PROJECT:
LightEdge Solutions Tenant Improvements
CONTRACTOR:

Graham Construction Co. - Des Moines, IA

PROJECT:
Des Moines University - Clinic 9th & Academic 5th Renovations
CONTRACTOR:

Graham Construction Co. - Des Moines, IA


WORKSAFE is a partnership between Master Builders of Iowa and Iowa OSHA, with safety services provided by Construction Safety Specialists, Inc.

For more information on the WORKSAFE program or for safety inquiries, please contact Tom Suckow at 515-657-4384 or Tom@IowaCSSI.com
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