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Workers also face disincentives when reporting unsafe conditions. Fear of retaliation or losing their jobs discourages many from speaking out, creating a cycle where hazards persist unaddressed.

Safety Violations and the Impact of Deadlines

Incidents involving falls from heights are the leading cause of deaths in the industry. Workers often operate without proper safety harnesses or fall arrest systems, especially when safety barricades are too low or absent altogether. For example, one site had barricades that were ineffective, and workers were seen working precariously close to open edges.