Fall-related deaths in the construction industry

摘要

Occupational Safety and Health Administration fatality inspection records were examined in this study to identify potential causes for occupational falls that resulted in death. Proportionate mortality ratios identified significantly higher proportions of deaths resulting from falls off ladders in electrical trades and plumbing and heating trades(P < .01). the highway and streets trade had a significantly higher proportion of deaths resulting from falls from improper work surfaces, such as from the top of moving vehicles(p < .01). Three trades had significantly lower proportions of deaths resulting from falls from various causes.