espanolObjetivo: Indagar el estado de salud de los trabajadores de la industria de la construccion de la ciudad de Bogota. Material y metodos: Se realizo un estudio transversal de prevalencias, donde se analizaron 1175 historias clinicas ocupacionales de ingreso de trabajadores del sector de la construccion. Se tomaron en consideracion: haber sido realizada en 2008, que se hubiera realizado audiometria y visiometria al trabajador. De las historias se tomaron los datos: edad, genero, si presento o no accidente laboral, habito del cigarrillo, habito del licor, si realizaba deporte y el diagnostico medico. Conclusiones: El estudio dejo en evidencia el porcentaje de accidentes laborales; asimismo, deja ver la alta prevalencia de enfermedades que estan relacionadas con las actividades desarrolladas en la industria de la construccion EnglishObjective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the state of health of workers in the construction industry in Bogota. Materials and methods: A cross- sectional study of prevalence was carried out and 1175 occupational medical records for employment of workers in the construction sector were analyzed. Assessments performed during 2008, and assessments including eye and ear examinations were taken into consideration. Data such as age, gender, workrelated accident, smoking and drinking habits, sport practice and the medical diagnosis of the patient were recorded from charts. Conclusion: The research revealed the percentage of occupational accidents and the high prevalence and correlates of occupational injuries related to typical activities of the construction industry.