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Read MoreFrom their blog: To bring attention to fall hazards in construction, companies are planning “stand-downs” in which they break to discuss the prevention of falls this week, June 2-6, 2014. Fatalities caused by falls are the leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities recorded in...
Read MoreFrom their press release: Safety is a priority focus for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its member companies, and AEM is actively supporting the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down being held June 2-6. The campaign promotes greater awareness among construction industry employers and workers about the seriousness of fall hazards. For more on the National Stand-Down week, check out our Stand-Down...
Read MoreAccording to an article from Equipment World, more than 1 million workers and tens of thousands of businesses have taken part in the National Stand-Down. From the article: Throughout this week, “a record number of companies and workers around the country” are voluntarily stopping work to talk about fall prevention, according to the DOL. The government agency is encouraging Stand-Down participants to share their experiences on Twitter by using the #StandDown4Safety hashtag and mentioning @USDOL. Stay tuned on the StopConstructionFalls blog for continued coverage of the National Stand-Down and Campaign to Prevent Falls in...
Read MoreCheck them out for coverage on the National Stand-Down. June 4, 2014: Innerbelt Bridge Work Stops for Fall Prevention Stand-Down – EHS Today June 2, 2014: OSHA: Nationwide Stand-Down for Fall Prevention Is an ‘Unprecedented’ Safety Awareness Event – EHS Today June 2, 2014: Tips for a Successful Stand-Down – EHS Today May 29, 2014: Falls Just Waiting to Happen – EHS...
Read MoreFrom the Engineering News-Record comes an article about the National Stand-Down. From the article: He also said OSHA was teaming with a long list of construction organizations, including the Associated General Contractors of America, Associated Builders and Contractors and National Home Builders Association. Among other partners are labor unions, including the carpenters, laborers, electrical workers, and ironworkers. Also taking part are the union-affiliated CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, as well as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, state OSHAs and others. To read more about the Stand-Down efforts, check out the...
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