The construction industry needs safer practices due to its complex and fragmented nature. Therefore, making errors visible is essential to the process of error proofing. With the Lean concept, it becomes possible to design out errors and develop ways to prevent errors before they turn into defects. Lean also creates a more productive and effective process when implementing innovative methods such as TRIZ, a problem solving, analysis and forecasting tool. Lean TRIZ is a new approach to improve construction processes while reducing the likelihood of defects. It strongly coincides with the elimination or possible prevention of errors originating from unsafe actions and conditions. Considering the high number of accidents in the construction industry, it is of utmost importance to implement tools and techniques to prevent the probability of such occurrences. Therefore, this study proposes a new method for error prevention with the implementation of the Lean TRIZ method to minimize safety-related problems in construction. Then, real construction problems caused by unsafe practices and conditions are analyzed with the Lean TRIZ method. The main contribution of the study is to introduce the Lean TRIZ concept and analyze the feasibility of applying this method to solve safety problems. In addition, the study provides a guide and encourages construction practitioners to benefit from the solutions provided by this research in the context of Lean TRIZ methodology.