Stand-Down for Safety – 2023 – Prevent Falls in Construction

Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, accounting for one-third of all construction fatalities. That’s why the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is so important. This year’s Stand-Down will take place May 1-5, 2023.

The Stand-Down is a voluntary event that encourages employers to take a break from work to talk to their employees about fall hazards and prevention. It’s an opportunity to review safety procedures, inspect equipment, and train workers on how to stay safe.

Being safe is for you and your family

There are many things that employers can do to prevent falls in construction. Here are a few tips:

  • Provide proper training on fall protection.
  • Ensure that all workers have the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, and harnesses.
  • Inspect worksites regularly for fall hazards.
  • Use proper fall protection equipment, such as guardrails, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures.

By taking these steps, employers can help to prevent falls and keep their workers safe.

If you’re a construction worker, it’s important to be aware of the fall hazards on your jobsite and how to stay safe. Here are a few tips:

  • Always wear your PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and harness.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and look out for potential fall hazards.
  • Use proper fall protection equipment, such as guardrails, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Don’t take unnecessary risks. If you’re not sure about something, ask for help.

By following these tips, you can help to prevent falls and stay safe on the job.

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is an important event that can help to save lives. If you’re a construction worker or employer, I encourage you to participate in this year’s Stand-Down. Together, we can make a difference and prevent falls in construction.

To assist, I have downloaded a large chunk of the related safety materials from OSHA. Click here, or find them on http://www.OSHA.gov:

Take 5 for Safety

Who knew they had this much stuff?

Texas has a great resource on safety – a series of short safety topics that are called, “Take 5.” These are a wide range of subjects – I don’t think I have them all, but below are the best.

You know what to do:

All Safety Programs About Everything – Free Downloads

No really – this is from North Carolina OSHA.  A huge amount of safety programs covering nearly everything.  This time I don’t expect you to download everything – just as much as you really need.  Have fun.

Click links below for documents:

A Guide to Asbestos for Industry

A Guide to Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

A Guide to Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout Tagout

A Guide to Crane and Derricks

A Guide to Developing nad Maintaining an Effective Hearing Conservation Program

A Guide to Electrical Safety

A Guide to Emergency Action Planning

A Guide to Ergonomics

A Guide to Eye Wash and Safety Shower Facilities

A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry

A Guide to Forklift Operator Training

A Guide to Form Safety and Health

A Guide to Formaldehyde

A Guide to Hexavalent Chromium

A Guide to Lead Exposure in the Construction Industry

A Guide to Machine SafeGuarding

A Guide to Manual Materials Handling and Back Safety

A Guide to Occupational Exposure to Isocyanates

A Guide to Office Safety and Health

A guide to Personal Protective Equipment

A Guide to Preventing Heat Stress and Cold Stress

A Guide to Public Safety Driving

A Guide to Respiratory Protection

A Guide to Safe Scaffolding

A Guide to Safety In Confined Spaces

A Guide to the OSHA Excavations Standard

A Guide to Working with Corrosive Substances

A Guide to Working with Electricity

Construction Industry Safety and Health Management Program – Word

Construction Jobsite Safety and Health Guide

Fire Rescue EMS Safety and Health Management Program – Word

General Industry Safety and Health Management Program ig1

Long Term Care Industry Safety and Health Management Program

OSHA General Industry Standards Requiring Programs Inspections Records or Training

Workplace Violence Prevention Guidelines and Program for Healthcare Long Term Care and Social Services Workers

Alert – Changes to OSHA Reporting Rules Just Announced! Download Documents Here

Changes coming into effect as of January 2015.  The biggest includes amputations and loss of an eye must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours:

• All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye within 24 hours.

Below are fact sheets and other documents on the new rule.

Click links below for documents:

Reportable Rules Fact Sheet

Updated Reporting Rule

Updates to Reporting Rule – Fact Sheet

Who is Required to Keep Records and Who is Exempt