National Safety Stand-Down aimed at preventing construction falls
Takes place May 2-6, 2016
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 337 of the 874 construction fatalities recorded in 2014 (BLS preliminary data). Those deaths were preventable. Fall prevention safety standards were among the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards, during fiscal year 2014.
Last year's Stand-Down was a tremendous success, reaching more than 2.5 million workers, according to OSHA. This year, OSHA's goal is to reach 5 million workers. That’s more than half of the construction workers in the country.