Washington – Construction employers are being encouraged to stop work and talk with employees about fall hazards and prevention as part of the fourth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 8-12.
Falls are the No. 1 cause of death among construction workers, accounting for 37 percent of deaths in the industry, according to NIOSH. In an effort to save lives and prevent injuries, OSHA, NIOSH, the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR) and many others have teamed up to organize a national safety stand-down.
More than 10,000 organizations with more than 2 million workers have participated in past events, according to OSHA.
