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Safety on a construction site is one of the most important concerns in the construction industry. Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work as large and heavy equipment is used on-site. Construction is an industry where hazards and risks change continuously. Construction site work-related accidents can lead to serious injury or even death.
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Surahyo, A. (2018). Construction Safety. In: Understanding Construction Contracts. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66685-3_14
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