Commemorating Construction Safety Week 2026
They are hard at work under the blazing Florida sun, pouring concrete, window fitting, and hanging drywall. They bring to life Miami’s tallest skyscrapers, Boca Raton’s hottest condo communities, and Manalapan’s most coveted mansions. They are the unsung heroes that construct every building you see around you. They are Florida’s construction workers.
Construction workers play an essential role in our society and especially in the building industry. May 4 – 8, 2026 is Construction Safety Week. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction and extraction industry experiences the second highest number of fatal occupational injuries of all the industries reported[1]. In fact, three construction workers are fatally injured each workday[2]. The top four causes of fatal job-related injuries for construction workers, responsible for more than 65% of construction-related deaths, include[3]:
- Falling
- Being struck by an object
- Electrocution
- Being stuck in between two objects
In addition to a high fatality rate, the dangerous nature of this field makes it injury-prone as well. The top four causes of these injuries include[4]:
- Being struck by an object or equipment
- Falls to a lower level
- Overexertion involving outside forces
- Exposure to harmful substances
The three pillars for this year’s Construction Safety Week are Recognize, Respond, and Respect. Industry members must recognize the presence of these hazards, respond by putting controls in place to mitigate risks, and “respect every hazard, every person, every life, and every role in safety”[5].
As a leading South Florida hurricane window supplier and installer, we celebrate our construction workers and take their safety very seriously. In our more than 13 years serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, our construction workers have expertly installed thousands of windows in businesses, condo buildings, and private homes. These talented workers make up the backbone of our business and their safety is a top priority.
Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties.
Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work. From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution.
At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell. For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us atcitiquiethurricanewindows.com, or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
[1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries News Release – 2024 A01 Results. Accessed March 31, 2026.
[2]ABC 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report. 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report.pdf. Accessed March 31, 2026.
[3] CPWR Data Bulletin. DataBulletin-March2023.pdf. Accessed March 31, 2026.
[4] CDC Stacks. Fatal and nonfatal injuries in the construction industry [from 2011-2020] [2022-05]. Accessed March 31, 2026.
[5] Construction Safety Week.com. Safety Week 2026 – Construction Safety Week. Accessed March 31, 2026.