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The Cost of a Fall in Construction: What It Really Takes From a Job Southwest Scaffolding Risk Management Series – Part 2
Falls are one of the most talked about risks in construction.
They are also one of the most misunderstood.
Because most people think about the moment.
The slip.The misstep.The fall itself.
But just like property damage, the real cost doesn’t start there.
It starts after.
What Happens After the Fall
When someone goes down on a job site, everything changes.
Work stops immediatelyCrews gather, momentum disappearsSupervisors shift focus from production to responseReports start getting writtenP
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Apr 29th 2026