National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction takes place May 4-8

Falls from height were the leading cause of death in the construction industry in 2024, accounting for 389 of the 1,034 fatalities in the industry. OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event, scheduled for May 4-8, raises awareness of fall hazards to help prevent fall injuries and fatalities.

A safety stand-down is a voluntary event that encourages employers to engage employees in safety activities, including:

• Fall prevention training,
• Hazard recognition exercises,
• Safety demonstrations, and
• Toolbox talks.

OSHA partners with several organizations on this nationwide event, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Safety Council, and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).

Stand-down resources, including fact sheets and fall safety videos, can be found at osha.gov.