Probability of workplace accidents on construction sites of vertical buildings in the municipality of Fortaleza, Brazil

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the factors that contribute to accidents at work on construction sites in the city of Fortaleza - CE. A total of 432 questionnaires were administered to workers at 10 different construction sites belonging to 6 different companies. Statistical models - Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) - were used to assess the likelihood of workplace accidents, correlating them with demographic, occupational and management variables. The main results showed that younger workers are more prone to accidents at work than older workers. The “Masonry, Subfloor and Structure” construction stage is more likely to have accidents than the “Installations, Facades and Finishes” construction stage. This research has contributed to a more detailed management view of local challenges, as well as to the field of knowledge dedicated to developing worker safety in high-risk environments.