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Last year, several construction workers lost their lives in Pakistan due to a lack of safety measures on construction sites. Here are several pertinent safety bylaws that should be adhered to at all times:
Any construction site that is less than 15 feet away from a public place (such as a main thoroughfare) must be clearly marked and well-lit to indicate to pedestrian traffic that construction work is taking place there.