--- title: "Construction Chaos: Onsite Safety" description: The construction industry is one of the most high-risk environments to work in. We’ve looked into the risks, and how to reduce the chance of an accident. image: https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Construction-Chaos.jpg --- [![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Email%20banners/defibshop-logo-email.png)](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/) ![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Defib/icons/icon-account.png) **MY ACCOUNT** [Sign In](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/customer/account/login/) | Join ![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Defib/icons/icon-mobile.png) **CALL US** [0161 776 7422](tel:01617767422) - [Defibrillators](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/defibrillators) - [Pads & Batteries](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/defibrillator-pads-batteries) - [Accessories](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/accessories) - [Storage & Signage](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/aed-armor) - [Maintenance & Servicing](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/maintenance-servicing/id/305/) - [Training](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/training/id/40/) - [Resource Centre](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/blog) - [Defibrillators](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/defibrillators) - [Pads & Batteries](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/defibrillator-pads-batteries) - [Accessories](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/accessories) - [Storage & Signage](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/aed-armor) - [Maintenance & Servicing](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/maintenance-servicing/id/305/) - [Training](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/training/id/40/) - [Resource Centre](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/blog) ![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Defib/icons/Tick.png) Finance Available ![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Defib/icons/Pads.png) FREE Reminder Service\* ![](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/hubfs/Defib/icons/Truck.png) Free Delivery Available\* Home > [defibshop Resource Centre](https://resources.defibshop.co.uk/blog) > Search > Construction Chaos: Onsite Safety ### Construction Chaos: Onsite Safety Posted by **Jenny Brannan** August 22, 2017 Recent statistics from the HSE indicate that there were **30 fatal injuries** to workers in the construction industry in the past year. These numbers account for almost 22% of all workplace deaths in the UK. As construction workers are constantly faced with high-risk and dangerous situations, it's vital that employers ensure they create a safe working environment for all members of staff. There are many dangers that construction workers can face – such as falling from heights and electric faults **–** but there are plenty of actionable things employers and employees can do to stay safe. Another important factor for employers to be prepared for is [sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/blog/defibshop-news/what-is-sudden-cardiac-arrest-sca/), due to a high-risk of heart attacks and electrocution. [Having a defibrillator on a construction site](https://www.defibshop.co.uk/blog/defibrillator-news/spotlight-aeds-construction/) can have a dramatic increase in the chance of someone surviving from SCA. 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