Falls are leading cause of construction fatalities

Falls are a leading cause of death for workers and account for one-third of on-the-job injury death in the construction industry. According to BLS data, 648 of the 4,836 fatalities from falls in all industries recorded.

The Campaign to Prevent Fall in Construction began in 2012, and this year, the 6th annual National Safety Stand-down to prevent falls will take place the week of May 6-10 across the nation and internationally.

You can find more information and at the Campaign site and participate in the Stand-Down site

Source

The Campaign to Prevent Fall in Construction

National Safety Stand-Down

NIOSH Facebook

More Sites & Information

CDC Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Falls Campaign Site

OSHA Falls Campaign

Stop Construction Falls Facebook

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Fall Prevention for Construction Workers