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On June 2-6, OSHA
will host a National Safety Stand-Down for Fall Prevention in Construction to
raise awareness about the hazards of falls – the leading cause of death in the
construction industry. During this week, employers and workers are asked to
voluntarily stop work to discuss fall prevention, including topics such as safe
work on roofs, ladders and scaffolds.
“Almost 300
construction workers were killed in falls in 2012. Thousands more were
seriously injured,” said Secretary of Labor Tom Perez in a recent video
statement. “Now is the time to focus on this vital safety issue. The
economy is on the rebound, housing starts are on the rise, and the summer
construction season is getting underway.”
The Fall Stand-Down Web page offers educational resources
for employers and supervisors to use in stand-downs at their worksites,
including toolbox talks, training guides, posters and other resources in both
English and Spanish. After participating in the stand-down, employers can also
visit the page to receive their official certification of participation. For more
information about the campaign and the June stand-down, read the press
release, view the Secretary’s
video and visit www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown.
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