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Safety on construction sites is not a slogan - it is a managerial, professional and insurance responsibility.
The report before you is a report from the State Comptroller that deals with safety on construction sites and presents unequivocal findings on failures, gaps, and material risks in the industry.

The Safety Headquarters of the Construction Industry in Israel, once again asks general contractors to lead change,

 Require personnel agencies (foreign workers) and subcontractors to place on sites only workers who have participated in workshops on practical safety and work at heights, at colleges recognized by the Safety Headquarters.

In recent days, a very significant ruling was made, which, in my humble opinion, did not receive sufficient exposure, nor was it brought to the attention of those involved in the construction industry.

Positive trends in dealing with construction safety in Israel: In 2023, there was an increase of approximately 25% in the number of companies certified for safety stars.

About two weeks ago, the Regional Labor Court in Be'er Sheva acquitted a construction company and its management of violating a safety order, after determining that the Labor Ministry inspector who issued the order to the company was not responsible for doing so.

Findings from a comprehensive and important study on regulation, supervision, and enforcement of occupational safety issues, between the years 2016-2022.

In times of extreme emergency, getting people out of a high-rise building while simultaneously bringing fire, rescue, and recovery forces up is a serious challenge, especially when you consider the uncertainty and chaos at the time of the incident.

A construction worker's fall from the fifth floor resulted in a complex multi-system injury and led to the filing of an indictment against the foreman and the construction company.

The State Comptroller's Office recently mobilized to combat occupational accidents in the construction industry as part of a cross-cutting audit operation that spanned approximately 10 months of intensive activity, both at the qualitative level and in quantitative research.

A US court has ruled that three companies will pay compensation totaling approximately $150 million to families of victims of a fatal crane collapse.

A welcome decision was made in recent days that may be the first step in a fundamental change in the state's approach to accident prevention in the construction industry.

Beti aims to change the way construction sites are conducted through a dedicated technological project management system tailored to the industry.

Many contractors invest efforts to gain "Recognized Contractor" status, also known as "Star Contractor," because this is the only key to submitting bids for government tenders.

Sometimes the above recognition is an integral part of the contracting company's business model ....

Operating tower cranes carries inherent safety risks that the skill and training of their operator is essential to

Of crucial importance in reducing the probability of these risks materializing.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the foreman and the project manager must

At the end of each work day, ensure the following issues are addressed...

The Ministry of Labor recently issued a reminder regarding work-at-height training certificates that are presented to your employees.

By the various subcontractors.

The Ministry of Labor closed almost 3,000 sites in 2020 (!!!) due to safety deficiencies, and the report emphasized that "the closure of these sites actually achieved great deterrence, as not a single site was reopened without thorough and complete treatment of the construction deficiencies discovered by the administration's inspectors."...

Recently, there have been several safety incidents in which workers were injured by concrete pumps. In light of this, below is a file containing several key points regarding the safe operation of mobile concrete pumps with hydraulic articulated booms on construction sites.

10 rules for investigating work accidents on construction sites. Important guidelines that will protect you during an investigation.

A critical reading of the report's data reveals a mixed picture. On the one hand, the construction industry is still the most dangerous for its workers in Israel. On the other hand, there is a certain trend of a decrease in the number of casualties in 2019....

The number of victims of work accidents and the scope of the accidents themselves testify to the level of performance of those involved in enforcement and supervision of this sensitive issue, but instead of acting professionally and coherently, while adopting real and long-term solutions, we see that the Ministry of Labor is acting in exactly the opposite way.

The year 2019 is coming to an end, and it can now be said with full confidence that this has been a very difficult year in the construction industry in terms of risks. The data is alarming; as of early November and according to a number of publications, 42 people have been killed so far on construction sites...

Safety and construction violations can have tragic consequences. Especially in Israel, where the construction industry is known as one of the most dangerous for its workers...

On-site work frequently calls on subcontractors. When one of those subcontractors' employees is injured in a work accident, a dispute can arise regarding liability for compensation.

As a safety expert and accident investigator, I frequently encounter mistakes made by building contractors and various professionals in the construction industry. Often these are disastrous mistakes that can be costly in financial terms...

Recently, we have witnessed two developments with significant implications for the construction industry, which all those involved in the field must be aware of.

Contractors and developers purchase construction insurance to deal with (allegedly) unusual events that may occur on a construction site. At the same time, on many sites the project is accompanied by quite a few "hidden" or "unexpected" expenses.

Not a day goes by without a work accident with bodily injury on construction sites. This "scourge" must be eradicated, and everyone is unanimous on this - from the Israeli government to the last contractor.

Under the "work commissioner" hat, the tenant is actually burdened with a very heavy responsibility. Let me clarify: "Construction operator" can be the work commissioner (the tenants) or a "main contractor" who has been appointed as the "work commissioner" in a written agreement by the work commissioner.

As a general rule, insurance is designed to protect those who purchase an insurance policy, but at the same time, it should be remembered that naturally, when an insured event occurs, the insurance company's handling includes several steps.

Insurance for construction work is related to the issue of safety in general and to the safety supervisor at the construction site in particular...

Ladders - a significant cause of accidents and falls Ladders, of their various types, are used for many purposes on construction sites. In fact, almost anywhere where access to high or low places is occasionally required, ladders are used.

The contractor insurance policy you purchased, as well as insurance for a contractor who deals with electrical work, are intended to be your protection against claims or compensation for bodily and mental damage.

Fencing construction sites is intended to protect both workers and the public, which is why the legislature requires fencing of various construction sites.