Ramirent’s annual report, published in March, shows that 9 out of 10 people in the construction industry consider their workplaces to be safe. At the same time, a more troubling picture emerges behind the numbers: lax adherence to safety procedures and inadequate monitoring of who is on site remain common occurrences.
This is a contradiction that the industry needs to take very seriously.
– The fact that many people perceive the construction site as safe is a positive sign. At the same time, statistics show that there are still clear shortcomings in compliance. Safety is not created through individual measures, but through hands-on leadership, clear accountability in day-to-day operations, and effective system support. Monitoring who is present at the workplace is a key part of this—where ID06 plays a central role, says Jens Sjöberg, CEO of Ramirent.
A safety culture is not enough without compliance
The report shows that basic safety precautions are still being neglected. For example, 25 percent use vibrating machinery for too long, 23 percent do not wear safety goggles, and 17 percent do not wear a helmet. Most seriously, one in ten does not use fall protection even though it is required—a particularly critical issue given that falls account for about 40 percent of fatalities in the industry.
This clearly shows that safety work isn't just about guidelines and training—it's about actual compliance in everyday life.
Unauthorized persons in the workplace – an underestimated risk
The report also highlights another important aspect: monitoring who is present at the workplace.
- 27 percent report that unauthorized individuals are present
- 7 percent say there is an underground labor force
- Only 6 out of 10 workplaces conduct ID06 checks
This means that identity and access checks are lacking at a significant number of construction sites.
For ID06, this is a key issue. Knowing who is in the workplace—and that they are authorized to work there—is a fundamental prerequisite for both safety and healthy competition.
“We can clearly see that perceived safety doesn’t always reflect reality. To reduce risks, we need better control over who is on the premises and to ensure that safety procedures are actually followed in practice,” says Thor Jonsson, Head of Product and Marketing at ID06.
The Role of ID06: From Perceived Safety to Actual Security
The fact that many people perceive the workplace as safe is a positive thing. But perception is not the same as actual safety.
Here, ID06 plays a crucial role by:
- Verify identity and authorization in real time
- Reduce the risk of unauthorized access and illegal employment
- Ensure traceability and transparency
- Improve organization and order in the workplace
With only 60 percent of workplaces making full use of ID06 checks, there is clear room for improvement.
Security requires both behavior and systems
The Ramirent report shows that the industry has come a long way, but also that important steps remain to be taken. Reducing risks requires a combination of the right equipment, the right behaviors, and the right system support. ID06 is a central part of this overall approach. The construction industry perceives itself as safe, but at the same time, statistics show that the risks remain significant.
By strengthening both the safety culture and control over who is present at the workplace, the industry can take the next step. Here, ID06 is a key enabler for moving from a sense of safety to true security—every day, at every workplace.
Read the full Ramiren Report 2026 here.
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