The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and companion federal agencies have designated May 2-6 as the third annual National Safety Stand-Down, reminding or educating construction employers and workers of the serious dangers of falls—the leading cause of fatalities stemming from construction site accidents.
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OSHA underscores fall prevention in ‘Plan, Provide, Train’ protocol
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a campaign at www.osha.gov/stopfalls, contending that prevention of falls—accounting for 291 of 828 total fatalities in construction during 2013—hinges on three simple steps: