Construction sites are particularly hazardous on Mondays due to several factors, says Milad Haghani, Senior Lecturer at Urban Risk and Resilience, UNSW Sydney. Workers often experience poor-quality sleep on Sunday nights, leading to cognitive failures and errors at work. Additionally, the start of new tasks or projects on Mondays introduces unfamiliar risks, and changes in site conditions over the weekend can create unexpected hazards. Addressing these issues requires proactive measures, such as fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and using technology to monitor and prevent accidents.
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