The construction FACE database — Codifying the NIOSH FACE reports

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The construction FACE database — Codifying the NIOSH FACE reports

Dong, Xiuwen Sue / Largay, Julie A. / Wang, Xuanwen / Cain, Chris Trahan / Romano, Nancy

AbstractIntroductionThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published reports detailing the results of investigations on selected work-related fatalities through the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program since 1982.MethodInformation from construction-related FACE reports was coded into the Construction FACE Database (CFD). Use of the CFD was illustrated by analyzing major CFD variables.ResultsA total of 768 construction fatalities were included in the CFD. Information on decedents, safety training, use of PPE, and FACE recommendations were coded. Analysis shows that one in five decedents in the CFD died within the first two months on the job; 75% and 43% of reports recommended having safety training or installing protection equipment, respectively.ConclusionComprehensive research using FACE reports may improve understanding of work-related fatalities and provide much-needed information on injury prevention.Practical ApplicationThe CFD allows researchers to analyze the FACE reports quantitatively and efficiently.

Highlights•A total of 768 construction fatalities from NIOSH FACE reports were included in the Construction FACE Database (CFD).•Information on safety training, use of PPE, and recommendations from FACE reports were coded for quantitative analysis.•Safety training and installing safety protection equipment were highly recommended by FACE investigators.•A large number of decedents included in the CFD died when they had just started a new job.