Stand-Down to prevent falls and build out your safety programs

By Dani Sheehan.

It’s never too late to enhance your safety programs and mitigate hazards on the jobsite. Find the resources you need to keep your crew engaged and diligent when it comes to safety protocols.

Participate in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction this May 6-10, 2024. This is a voluntary event that allows your company to talk directly to your employees about safety. It’s as easy as scheduling a lunch, team meeting or other activity to have a toolbox talk, conduct safety equipment inspections, develop rescue plans or discuss job specific hazards. It’s meant to be an engaging opportunity to create a dialogue about the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations while allowing employees to bring up their own concerns about hazards and protective methods.  

According to OSHA, 395 of the 1,069 construction fatalities recorded in 2022 were caused by falls from elevation. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country to help stop fall fatalities and injuries. Plan your company’s stand-down during the 11th Annual National Safety Stand-Down week and you can receive a certificate of participation from OSHA. 

Want to participate but don’t think you have the necessary materials or the time to prepare an engaging presentation? SafetyHQ can help! SafetyHQ is a construction safety app that provides contractors with tools and resources to effectively manage their safety programs. With their customizable toolbox talks, you can find hundreds of pre-built meeting guides and quickly create and deliver engaging safety meetings.  

National Safety Stand-Down Week is a great opportunity to enhance your current safety programs or start new ones. By investing in SafetyHQ you get a complete construction safety management software that helps identify and control health and safety risks on the job and keep workers informed for a compliant jobsite. Access customizable electronic inspection forms that can easily be modified and updated, so you can spend more time conducting regular inspections than getting bogged down with paperwork. It even provides real-time reporting and analytics to help you identify and address potential jobsite hazards and risks. 

Learn more about SafetyHQ and prepare your next toolbox talk today!