India's construction industry, employing over 7.1 crore workers, is the second-largest employment generator after agriculture. However, this sector also faces a significant challenge due to the high number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. According to a study, the construction labour force in India, comprising 7.5% of the global labour force, accounts for 16.4% of fatal occupational accidents worldwide.
To address this issue, it is crucial for construction companies and developers to adopt a proactive approach, such as regularly conducting a specialized critical risks safety audit for their businesses.
What is a critical risks safety audit?
A critical risks safety audit thoroughly examines situations that carry significant risks of injury or harm to individuals and assets. This audit rigorously assesses high-risk tasks, including working at heights, confined space entry, lifting operations, electrical and fire safety, ground excavation, contractor safety, and specialized areas like molten metal handling.
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