Remarks from the Honorable Hilda L. Solis at the Building and Construction Trades National Conference
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis spoke about the falls campaign Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Building and Construction Trades National Conference. An excerpt:
Did you know: Each year over 750 construction workers die on the job. And falls are the leading cause of deaths in this industry — representing about one-third of all fatalities. These are preventable tragedies that disable many construction workers, devastate their families, and damage our economy.
Read the rest of her remarks at the DOL website.