3M and Kraus-Anderson team up to curb fall-related deaths in construction
OSHA announces nationwide Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction, which account for more than a third of all deaths in the industry
To help build awareness of fall hazards in the construction industry, 3M and Kraus-Anderson® Construction Company are participating in the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Stand-Down June 2-6, 2014. The Stand-Down is a nationwide event for construction companies to take a short break in their workday to educate workers about the importance of fall protection and prevention in the construction industry, which has historically seen high numbers of fall-related fatalities.
“Falls were the leading cause of death in the construction industry and the most frequently cited OSHA standard in 2013,” said Chris Dujovski, Construction Segment Lead, 3M. “With more than 40 years of safety leadership, we are encouraging construction companies to use the OSHA Safety Stand-Down as an opportunity to discuss fall prevention strategies and provide additional training to workers on using their fall protection equipment. 3M understands that companies value their workers’ safety. Leveraging the Stand-Down is another opportunity to remind their workforce about the proper use of harnesses, lanyards, lifelines and other rescue devices to ensure a safe work environment.”