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National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 6-10, 2024
For the 11th year, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), along with federal OSHA and others, is promoting and participating in the annual National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 6 through 10, 2024, to raise awareness among employers and workers about preventing falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry.
During the stand-down, employers and workers are asked to pause their workday to talk about fall prevention in construction and discuss topics such as ladder safety, scaffolding safety and roofing work safety.
Federal OSHA has an official national stand-down website with information about how to conduct a successful stand-down. Afterward, employers can provide information about their event and receive a personalized certificate of participation.
The stand-down is part of federal OSHA's ongoing Fall Prevention Campaign that provides employers with lifesaving information and educational materials about how to plan ahead to prevent falls, provide the right equipment for their workers and train all employees about the proper use of that equipment.