ISF Certified Programs
India's construction sector employs over 50 million workers, making it one of the largest employers in the country. However, it also has one of the highest accident rates. Construction sites present unique challenges including working at heights, heavy machinery, excavation hazards, and constantly changing work environments.
50+ million workers | One of India's largest employment sectors
Leading cause of construction fatalities. Includes falls from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and edges.
Workers struck by falling objects, swinging loads, or moving vehicles on site.
Trench cave-ins and excavation failures causing burial and suffocation.
Contact with overhead power lines and temporary electrical installations.
Improper erection, overloading, or collapse of scaffolding structures.
Building and Other Construction Workers Act mandates safety measures, welfare facilities, and registration of establishments.
Detailed rules covering scaffolding, ladders, lifting appliances, excavation, and demolition safety.
Indian Standard for safety code for scaffolds and ladders.
A worker fell from the 8th floor of an under-construction building. Investigation revealed missing guardrails, no safety harness provided, and workers untrained in fall protection.
Proper guardrails at all floor edges, mandatory harness training and usage, regular safety inspections, and documented safety briefings before work.
ISF's construction safety training is delivered on-site at your project location. We understand that construction sites are dynamic environments, so our training incorporates site-specific hazards, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises using your actual equipment and structures.