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Thousands of worksites will join OSHA and its partners for the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction with events across the country from May 5-9. Employers and workers will pause during the workday to talk about fall hazards, OSHA compliance, and industry best practices to prevent falls in all workplaces. The lack of proper fall protection is the most frequently cited OSHA violation. ECA member firms are encouraged to participate. Let's do all we can to be safe out there! Stop Falls Stand-Down Plan a toolbox talk or other safety activity Take a break to talk about how to prevent falls Provide training for all workers For more information and for a list of resources (including links to training and education materials, go to www.OSHA.gov. Share your Stand-Down story on social media, with the hashtag: #StandDown4Safety.
Thousands of worksites will join OSHA and its partners for the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction with events across the country from May 5-9.
Employers and workers will pause during the workday to talk about fall hazards, OSHA compliance, and industry best practices to prevent falls in all workplaces. The lack of proper fall protection is the most frequently cited OSHA violation.
ECA member firms are encouraged to participate. Let's do all we can to be safe out there!
Stop Falls Stand-Down
For more information and for a list of resources (including links to training and education materials, go to www.OSHA.gov.
Share your Stand-Down story on social media, with the hashtag: #StandDown4Safety.