National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Slated for May

摘要

The eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is slated for May 3-7, 2021. OSHA encourages construction employers to join the event by promoting awareness and training to address one of the industry's greatest dangers. "Workers suffer serious and fatal injuries from falls and have a devastating impact on families and businesses," says Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSH James Frederick. "This important collaboration with the construction industry encourages employers to learn how to better control fall-related hazards and improve their safety and health programs."