Construction Industry Incident Alerts

Incident alerts are a tool that allows everyone in the construction industry to learn from incidents that have occurred at other worksites, and take action to prevent a similar incident from occurring on their own!  Sharing information helps us create safety workplaces and improve the safety culture across our industry. This initiative was built with the support of, and collaboration with, the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association (NLCA) and members of the construction industry.

Employers still have the responsibility to provide notice of injuries and incidents, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, to WorkplaceNL and the OHS Division of Digital Government and Service NL.  This initiative was designed to allow lessons learned to be shared across the industry.

Incident Sharing

The incident information contained within this page has been provided by employers working in the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Industry.

Incident alert information can be submitted anonymously by simply completing the form linked below.

Learn more about the process for sharing incidents that have occurred at your site.  If you still have questions, email info@nlcsa.com.

 

Incident Alert Library

The following information was voluntarily submitted by employers across the province, after completing their own investigation.  The incidents shared resulted in or had the potential to result in a serious injury.

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TitleFile TypeLink
Dropped Object – Agitatorpdf
Dropped Object – Ball Pin Hammerpdf
Dropped Object – Glass Panelingpdf
Dropped Object – Scaffold Plankpdf
Fall From Extension Ladderpdf
Form Work – Open Holepdf
Offloading Material At Heightpdf
Potential Hazardous Exposurepdf
Shoring Post Collapsepdf
Slip and Fall At Heightpdf
Temporary Facilities – Unsafe Egresspdf
Water Pump Steam Burnpdf

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided to assist organizations with the development of their Occupational Health and Safety Program.  Companies should review and update materials to reflect their unique operations. The information presented is intended for general use and may not apply to every circumstance. It is not a definitive guide to government regulations and does not relieve persons using this information from their responsibilities under applicable legislation. The NLCSA does not guarantee the accuracy of, nor assume liability for, the information presented here.