A Rant Against "Just Make It Work" Pressures in Construction💰🚧
Stop trying to rig a quick fix! Grabbing the wrong ladder, stretching too far, skipping PPE because it’s “just a quick job.” All these dumb easy ways out! So, maybe some numbers can put things into perspective!
Imagine the cost to yourself and the company, image, injury, all that! I mean really, guys? I know things aren’t as bad as below but that’s what you should see when you’re making risky plays!
Don’t believe me, check for yourself!
What the numbers say:
🔹 Falls are the #1 cause of serious injuries in construction.
🔹 The average direct cost of a fall-related injury? $50K+.
🔹 Indirect costs (delays, lost productivity, lawsuits) can triple that.
🔹 For a company with a 3% profit margin, it takes $1.7M+ in new revenue to cover a single serious fall.
💡 Before you “just make it work,” run the numbers. If the numbers don’t move you, let me leave you with this then; A picture is worth 1000 words!
