Case Study 1: Under-Construction Building Collapse in Islamabad
Date & Location: April 2023, Islamabad
Incident Details: A multi-story building under construction collapsed due to structural weaknesses.
Losses: 6 workers died, 10 injured.
Failures: Use of substandard materials, lack of regulatory oversight.
Learnings: Implementation of strict construction standards, third-party safety audits.
Case Study 2: Fatal Fall at Karachi Construction Site
Date & Location: August 2022, Karachi
Incident Details: A construction worker fell from the 7th floor due to a lack of protective barriers.
Losses: 1 fatality.
Failures: Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), poor safety measures.
Learnings: Importance of harnesses, safety nets, and worker training in construction sites.