The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds the annual “National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls” each May. This year, the event was postponed due to COVID-19, and will now be held September 14-18.

As the leading cause of fatal injuries in construction and consistently one of OSHA’s most cited hazards, construction falls inspired the creation of this event in 2012.

At the Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group, we remain focused on fall hazards every day – not just during the stand-down.  Through our “Working. Safe.” program, we work continuously to improve safety performance–evaluating and refining our processes daily–with a zero injury and illness goal.

Did you know?

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018.
• Hearing loss is linked to three times the risk of falling; and one in four noise-exposed construction workers suffer some level of hearing loss.
• Small construction companies (10 or fewer employees) account for 61% of all fatal falls.

All falls can be prevented through planning, training, and proper use of safety equipment. When you choose the Tri-State/Service Group, you’re partnering with an experienced and safe roofing contractor.