1. Occupational Safety & Health Administration

3. Falls to lower levels - The number one cause of fatal injuries in construction In 1998, 22 workers in New England fell to their deaths In all industries, falls to lower levels resulted in 607 fatalities and 98,544 lost workday injuries in 1996 (BLS data)

5. 607 Fatal Falls in U.S. in 1996 Breakdown By Industry 178 330

6. A Significant Problem In Nearly All Industries [1996 BLS Data] LWDI’s Resulting From Falls To A Lower Level By Industry Division

7. Occupational Fatalities in Region I

8. Fatal Falls in New England by State

9. In Construction - Fatal Falls Are Most Often From: Roofs (37%) - Includes fall through roofs or roof openings Scaffolds, Staging (20%) Ladders (15%) Building Girders, Structural Steel (9%) Floors, Loading Docks, Ground Level (4%) Nonmoving Vehicles (3%)

10. In Construction - Non-Fatal Falls Are Most Often From: Ladders (35%) Scaffolds, Staging (15%) Falls Not Classified (13%) Roofs (12%) - Includes fall through roofs or roof openings Nonmoving Vehicle (9%) Stairs, Steps (7%)