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Failure to Secure Elevator Shaft Causes Fatal Accident; Death of Construction Worker in Shiraz Raises Serious HSE Concerns<\/strong><\/h2>

Shiraz \u2013 Following a workplace accident at a building under construction in Shiraz, a construction worker lost his life after falling into an elevator shaft\u2014an incident that once again underscores the critical importance of complying with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements in construction projects.<\/p>

According to the Supporters of Occupational Health and Safety News Agency, quoting the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA), the worker was engaged in construction activities on the sixth floor of a building under development when, due to the absence of proper protective barriers and failure to observe working-at-height safety principles, he fell approximately 15 meters to the bottom of the elevator shaft.<\/p>

Initial reports indicate that the victim was around 50 years old. The injuries sustained were so severe that he died before being transferred to a medical center.<\/p>

The Need to Reassess HSE Requirements in Construction Projects<\/strong><\/h2>

This incident occurred while elevator shafts, exposed edges, temporary stairways, and open voids in unfinished buildings are widely recognized as among the most significant hazards in construction sites. HSE experts emphasize that leaving elevator shaft openings unprotected and without durable physical barriers is a clear example of unsafe site conditions and can lead to fatal and irreversible accidents.<\/p>

In many construction projects\u2014particularly during structural, masonry, and installation phases\u2014the elevator shaft area becomes one of the most dangerous zones for workers, technical staff, and even unauthorized persons due to the lack of safe and permanent barriers. This is despite the fact that, according to safety principles, all open voids and fall hazards must be fully blocked off or secured using rigid, durable, fixed, and reliable protective measures.<\/p>

Warning Tape Is Not a Substitute for Physical Protection<\/strong><\/h2>

Field observations and the experience of similar incidents show that the use of warning tape, rope, lightweight barriers, or temporary caution markers is by no means sufficient to secure elevator shaft openings. Such measures serve only as visual warnings and cannot physically prevent falls. For this reason, safety professionals recommend that elevator entrances in buildings under construction\u2014or in complexes where elevators have not yet been installed and commissioned\u2014must be blocked using temporary metal doors, solid panels, fixed guards, or other robust protective structures.<\/p>

Responsibility of Employers, Owners, and Project Managers in Preventing Accidents<\/strong><\/h2>

Occupational safety specialists believe that preventing similar incidents requires continuous supervision by employers, contractors, property owners, and project managers to ensure the implementation of HSE procedures. Identifying hazardous areas, conducting risk assessments, continuously training workers, installing standard warning signage, using collective and personal protective equipment, and carrying out regular safety inspections are among the measures that must be seriously pursued in all construction projects.<\/p>

The following actions can also play a significant role in reducing the risk of similar accidents:<\/p>