The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hosted its 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, rallying employers and workers nationwide to tackle the industry’s leading cause of fatalities: falls.
Held earlier this month, the event emphasised cutting-edge strategies to enhance workplace safety.
During the Stand-Down, OSHA encouraged construction firms to adopt advanced safety measures, including immersive hazard recognition training, AI-driven risk assessments, and updated toolbox talks focused on high-risk tasks like roofing, ladder use, and scaffold work.
The initiative spotlighted how technology and data analytics can transform safety protocols on modern job sites.
Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling delivered keynote remarks at the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland, where active construction projects underscored the urgency of innovative fall prevention.
OSHA promoted widespread participation by sharing a list of free, accessible events, both virtual and in-person, on its website, enabling workers and employers from construction and beyond to engage in local safety initiatives.
A cornerstone of OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign, the Stand-Down, developed with The Center for Construction Research and Training, aligned with Construction Safety Week’s mission to eliminate falls.
Since 2012, this initiative has trained over 10 million workers, driving a cultural shift toward proactive safety in the industry.
