This free OSHA quick card outlines the four leading causes of construction fatalities—falls, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between hazards, and electrocutions—and gives workers straightforward steps to prevent them. It explains practical controls like fall protection, trench safety systems, and proper ladder and scaffold use. It also reinforces essential practices such as identifying utilities, maintaining safe distances from power lines, and wearing high-visibility clothing near equipment. The handout reminds workers of the everyday choices that keep them safe and underscores that these hazards are preventable when safety procedures are followed consistently. It’s a quick, field-ready tool to help teams recognize risks and take action before harm occurs.





