National Safety Stand Down

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

​May 5 Pre-Recorded Webinar - Ladder Safety
SWR institute wants to help our members participate in OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down Week, May 5-9. Which is why SWR Institute will hold a FREE webinar, Ladder Safety by Andy Turner, Lupini Construction. Headquarters will send out a pre-recorded webinar to all members on Monday, May 5 at 9am CST.


Ladder Safety Webinar Recording

Questions, please contact Nicole Dayoub at nicole@cranemartin.com.

►Register for the Stand-Down
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the Institute that we capture every company’s Stand-Down participation efforts. We report these numbers directly to OSHA. 

►After the Stand-Down
Please be sure to download the sign-up sheet and email to Nicole Dayoub after the completion of your Stand-Down. Please send any photos or videos to Nicole Dayoub, nicole@cranemartin.com. Plus, don't forget to tag us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Use the hashtag: #SWRIStandDown & #StandDown4Safety.
 


What is a Safety Stand-Down?

A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the importance of "Fall Prevention". Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards, can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods, and the company's safety policies and goals. It can also be an opportunity for employees to talk to management about fall and other job hazards they see.
 

Who Can Participate?

Anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace can participate in the Stand-Down. In past years, participants included commercial construction companies of all sizes, residential construction contractors, sub- and independent contractors, highway construction companies, general industry employers, the U.S. Military, other government participants, unions, employer's trade associations, institutes, employee interest organizations, and safety equipment manufacturers.
 

Partners

OSHA is partnering with key groups to assist with this effort, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), OSHA approved State Plans, State consultation programs, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the National Safety Council, the National Construction Safety Executives (NCSE), the U.S. Air Force, and the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers.
 

How to Conduct a Safety Stand-Down and FAQs

Companies can conduct a Safety Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace anytime. See Suggestions to Prepare for a Successful "Stand-Down" and Highlights from the Past Stand-Downs. OSHA also hosts an Events page with events that are free and open to the public to help employers and employees find events in your area.

If you plan to host a free event that is open to the public, you may contact your Regional Stand-Down Coordinator.
 

Share Your Story With Us

Please send any photso or videos to Nicole Dayoub, nicole@cranemartin.com. Plus, don't forget to tag us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Use the hashtag: #StandDown4Safety.  


Past SWR Institute Stand-Downs


May 8, 2024 Pre-Recorded Webinar 
Leading Edge Safety

May 3, 2023 Webinar - Swing Stage Operations: Life Saving Techniques
Click here to view the webinar recording
On May 3, 2022 SWR Institute Safety Committee Volunteers, Mike Wiley (Tatley-Grund, Inc) and Jim Dougherty (Spider) gave a presentation on Swing Stage Rescue & Planning. Click here to view the recording of this presentation. 

  • Click here to view the document, Working at Heights Rescue Procedure
  • Click here to view the editable document, Working at Heights Rescue Plan