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Fall Prevention in the Workplace -- Occupational Health & Safety

National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Downis a voluntary worksite event where employers talk to their employees about potential job hazards and the importance of workplace safety programs. National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week presents an ideal opportunity for managers and staff to discuss fall hazards and fall prevention measures. OSHA encourages anyone involved in the construction industry who wants to prevent workplace hazards to participate in the Stand-Down. How to Conduct a Safety Stand-Down OSHA has provided Determine the best time to have a stand-down at your worksite, such as first thing in the morning, during a break or at lunchtime

Struck-By Hazards -- Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA National Stand-Down Event Announced by US Dept. of Labor

Post date:  03/02/2021 - 2:38pm The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has scheduled the eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for May 3-7, 2021. OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers. “Workers suffer serious and fatal injuries from falls and have a devastating impact on families and businesses,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health James Frederick. “This important collaboration with the construction industry encourages employers to learn how to better control fall-related hazards and improve their safety and health programs.”

US DOL Encourages Industry Employers, Stakeholders to Join OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

03/02/21 WorkersCompensation.com Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) - The U.S. Department of Labor s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has scheduled the eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for May 3-7, 2021. OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry s most serious dangers. “Workers suffer serious and fatal injuries from falls and have a devastating impact on families and businesses,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health James Frederick. “This important collaboration with the construction industry encourages employers to learn how to better control fall-related hazards and improve their safety and health programs.”