Deaths and fatality rate rise in building construction industry: CPWR

Deaths and fatality rates among building construction workers have risen over a 13-year period, according to new data from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The analysis highlights a troubling trend in workplace safety within the construction industry.

Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent data bulletin published by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The report, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and…

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