BAC Promotes Fall Prevention During OSHA National Safety Stand Down Week

On May 6, OSHA had its 11th Annual OSHA National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week. During this week, federal partners, such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and key industry leaders took time to discuss proper training and share best practices to limit falls at job sites.

As part of the Stand Down, BAC launched several training webinars focusing on ladder and mast climber safety, as well as how to protect yourself from experiencing a fall at work. These webinars and more can be found by scanning the QR code on the next page. BAC also teamed up with IMTEF to create toolbox talks to go out to all job sites, focusing on safety around ladders and other fall protection. They can also be found using the QR code.

When it comes to protecting workers from falls on the job, both workers and employers must work together to ensure that the proper equipment, PPE gear, and necessary training are available for every worker on the job site. Go to bacweb.org/safety (or scan the QR code) for more information on common worksite challenges to safety, and to learn more about how to best protect yourself from falls.