The most common causes of UK construction site fatalities are:

• Falls from height: This is the leading cause of construction site fatalities in the UK, accounting for around 40% of all deaths. Falls from height can occur from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and other elevated surfaces.
• Struck by moving object: This is the second most common cause of construction site fatalities in the UK, accounting for around 23% of all deaths. Workers can be struck by moving objects such as vehicles, machinery, and falling materials.
• Trapped by something collapsing or overturning: This is the third most common cause of building site fatalities in the UK, accounting for around 9% of all deaths. Workers can be trapped by collapsing trenches, walls, and other structures.

These three causes account for over 70% of all construction site fatalities in the UK.

Other causes of UK construction site fatalities include:

• Contact with moving machinery: This accounts for around 5% of all deaths.
• Electrocution: This accounts for around 2% of all deaths.
• Exposure to hazardous materials: This accounts for around 1% of all deaths.
• Fires and explosions: This accounts for around 1% of all deaths.
• Vehicle accidents: This accounts for around 1% of all deaths.
• Violence: This accounts for around 0.5% of all deaths.

It is important to note that these are just the most common causes of UK construction site fatalities. Any hazard on a construction site has the potential to cause a fatality. It is important to identify and control all hazards on construction sites to prevent deaths and injuries.

Here are some ways to reduce the risk of construction site fatalities:

• Provide adequate training to workers on safety procedures.
• Ensure that workers are wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use engineering controls to reduce hazards, such as guardrails to prevent falls from height.
• Have a system in place for identifying and reporting hazards.
• Regularly inspect the worksite for hazards.
• Have a plan in place for responding to emergencies.

By following these tips, you can help to establish a safer work environment for everyone on your construction site.