Industry statistics
1.4M+ workers
Workforce
High
Risk level
1 first aider : 25 workers
First aider ratio
HLTAID011
Certification
Most common injury scenarios
Pre-empt the predictable. These are the scenarios you should be ready for in this industry.
- Falls from heights (scaffolding, ladders, roofs)
- Crush injuries from machinery & equipment
- Penetrating wounds (nails, rebar, power tools)
- Eye injuries (dust, debris, grinding sparks)
- Heat stroke & dehydration on outdoor work
- Electric shock from power tools or wiring
- Cuts & lacerations from saws and sharp materials
- Spinal injuries from falling materials or vehicles
- Traumatic amputations from heavy machinery
- Chemical burns from concrete, solvents, adhesives
Industry-specific first aid guides
Tap a topic to jump straight to the step-by-step guidance.
Spinal management after a fall from height
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Power-tool laceration & amputation response
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Heat stress recognition & treatment
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Eye injuries from grinding or debris
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Concrete & chemical burns first aid
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Electric shock on site
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Site emergency action plan template
Mobile first aid kit for construction crews
Why First Aid Angel for this industry
- Voice-activated for dirty or injured hands
- Offline-first for sites with poor reception
- Quick spinal injury decision tree