National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
May 4 – 8, 2027
A week-long event to raise awareness about preventing fall hazards in construction. Employers encouraged to pause work for safety talks.
Who must comply
Primarily construction employers, but any business with work at height. Falls are consistently the leading cause of death in construction.
Background
OSHA, NIOSH, and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) launched the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down in 2014 in response to falls being the number-one cause of construction fatalities.
How to make the most of it
- Pause work for a toolbox talk on ladder, scaffold, and roof fall protection.
- Inspect harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points and pull anything damaged.
- Review rescue plans for anyone working in a personal fall-arrest system.
- Invite workers to flag the fall hazards they worry about most.
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Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.