Why does construction safety vary depending on where you live?
Published Aug 20, 2026
Construction safety rates vary sharply across borders despite workers using the same tools and handling identical risks. This episode traces how regulatory systems, accountability frameworks, and mental health enforcement shape on-the-job survival across the US, UK, and Australia. Explore why safety is increasingly driven by project governance and procurement choices rather than site PPE.
Key topics covered
- Comparing international jobsite fatality rates across major economies
- Analyzing the impact of the UK Building Safety Act 2022 on project duty holders
- Establishing the golden thread of safety information throughout an asset lifecycle
- Regulating psychosocial hazards and mental health as physical workplace safety risks
- Evaluating safety performance as a competitive factor in global labor markets
About 'The Walkthrough'
The Walkthrough explains how the built world actually gets built — and why it’s changing. The series explores real stories from the industry, both past and present, that reveal forces shaping the future of construction and the world at large.
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