U.S. Department of Labor | May 4, 2017
OSHA,
partners announce week-long initiative
WASHINGTON – This year’s National Fall Prevention Safety
Stand-Down, from May 8-12, encourages companies and workers to observe a
pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and
training in hazard recognition and fall prevention.
The
stand-downs should also provide an opportunity for employers and their workers
to talk about hazards, protective methods and the company’s safety policies,
goals and expectations. The length of a stand-down is up to the employer.
The lack of proper fall protection is the violation cited most frequently by
the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational
Safety and Health Administration inspectors. Joining OSHA in raising
awareness about fall-related incidents are several partners, including the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Center for Construction
Research and Training.
OSHA anticipates thousands of employers nationwide to participate
in 2017. To guide their efforts, the agency is offering a National Fall Prevention Safety
Stand-Down webpage with information on conducting a successful event, how
to post local events, and additional educational resources in English and
Spanish. Employers are encouraged to provide feedback after their events, and
to obtain a personalized certificate of participation.
Also supporting the event are the National Occupational
Research Agenda, OSHA-approved State Plans, state consultation programs, the
American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council, the National
Construction Safety Executives, the U.S. Air Force and the OSHA Training
Institute Education Centers.
For more facts on preventable falls, watch this new short
video. To learn more about preventing falls in construction, visit http://www.osha.gov/stopfalls/.
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Media Contacts:
Amy
Louviere, 202-693-9423, louviere.amy@dol.gov Mandy Kraft, (202) 693-4664, kraft.amanda.c@dol.gov
Release Number: 17-574-NAT
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