Millions of construction workers across the country are expected to take part in the third annual National Safety Stand-Down, organized by U.S. workplace health and safety officials.
The week-long event, set for May 2-6, is focused on reminding and educating employers and workers in the construction industry of the dangerous consequences of falls.
The National Safety Stand-Down is organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Center for Construction Research and Training.
National Pause to Educate
Throughout the week, employers are encouraged to pause during their workday for topic discussions, demonstrations and training on how to recognize and prevent falls.
More than 4 million workers participated in the past two stand-down events, according to OSHA.
OSHA hosts the official National Safety Stand-Down website, which includes information on how to conduct successful stand-downs and other relevant resources.
The event is a part of OSHA’s ongoing fall prevention campaign, Stop Falls.
