Disclaimer: Repost from United States Department of Labor
The following are a few highlights of the article OSHA Department of Labor:
“The National Fall Prevention Stand-Down aims to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 279 of the 806 construction fatalities recorded in 2012. Those deaths were preventable. Fall prevention safety standards were among the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards during fiscal year 2014.”
What is a Safety Stand-Down?
A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event where employers engage directly with employees to discuss safety. This Stand-Down focuses on fall hazards and emphasizes the importance of fall prevention.
Additional Information
For more details, visit the OSHA Stop Falls Stand Down.
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