According to the National Safety Council: Injury Facts , the construction industry has consistently been rated one of the most dangerous industries based on number of fatalities, nonfatal total recordable incidents (TRI) and nonfatal days away from work (DAFW). As a construction professional, you don’t need stats and studies to understand why this is the case. You see the risks in the field every day: the heavy machinery, the lifting and digging, fall hazards, head injuries, and more.