Our group works continuously to improve safety performance–evaluating and refining our processes daily–with a zero injury and illness goal through our safety program, “Working. Safe.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a reduction in the number of nonfatal construction injuries on the job in 2017. Private industry employers reported nearly 45,800 fewer cases than in 2016.
About 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2017, occurring at a rate of 2.8 cases per 100 workers. This marks a decrease in both number of events and the rate of these cases as compared to 2016.
In the construction sector, results mark the third consecutive year of declines in injuries and illnesses, following a 1.9% increase in 2015. The estimated 2017 nonfatal injury rate for full-time workers was 3.1 per 100 workers, down from 3.2 per 100 workers in 2016.
Construction ranked 6th among US industries in nonfatal injuries and illnesses, following healthcare with the highest total, manufacturing (2nd), retail trade (3rd), accommodations/food service (4th), and transportation and warehousing (5th).