2. Explore Your Topic
After thoroughly examining your assignment, now it's time to look for some initial background research on your topic. The following links will help you learn more about your topic:
- Falls
- Struck by object
- Electrocution
- Caught-in / caught-between
Analyze Your Topic
Who
Who is at risk? Who is responsible for construction fatalities?
What
What do you already know about this topic?
When
Keep in mind, regulations, laws and statistics change frequently. Make sure your sources are current (published within the last 2-3 years).
Where
For this topic, you will rely heavily on information and statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You may want to provide national statistics (US) or local statistics (SC). You will find this information on the OSHA website.
Why
Why is this topic considered a top cause of construction fatalities?