National Safety Stand-Down 2022

Get Ready for the National Safety Stand-Down This May 2022

If you aren’t familiar with the National Safety Stand-Down, it is a voluntary event to set aside time for employers to discuss safety with employees. In the construction industry, the term “safety stand-down” describes various activities that pause normal work to focus on a particular safety issue. For example, some businesses may use stand-downs to discuss specific hazards present on-site as an intervention, but the OSHA campaign uses the stand-down to spotlight fall hazards.

Did you know that falls are responsible for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry, contributing to 351 worker deaths in 2020 alone? In addition, fall protection is the most frequently cited OSHA violation every year.

These stand-downs present the opportunity for employers to have a serious conversation with workers about fall hazards and protective methods, reviewing company safety goals, expectations, and policies. Workers should also be encouraged to talk to management freely about potential fall hazards they’ve noticed on the job site.

For 2022, the 9th annual National Safety Stand-Down will take place May 2-6.

I’ve Already Participated in the National Safety Stand-Down. Should I Do It Again?

Each time you participate in the National Safety Stand-Down, you show your employees your commitment to fall prevention and other safety issues. There are Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Certificates depending on how many years you have participated, so you can progress through the different types year after year. OSHA and their partners also use attendance data and feedback you provide during the certificate form submission process to improve future events.

Are There Planned Events Near Me That My Team Can Join?

A list of Events in your area can be found by visiting OSHA's Stand-Down website. These events are free and open to the public.

Do I Have To Participate Between May 2-6 To Get A Certificate?

Certificates will be available from May 2 until June 30th to allow companies to participate in the Stand-Down at their convenience.

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