Raise fall safety awareness during National Safety Stand-Down Week
May 5, 2025
By Honeywell, for the Blue Print
By Honeywell, for the Blue Print
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Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for over a third of deaths. To address this, OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down, held annually in the first week of May, aims to raise awareness about fall hazards.
Workers from all industries are encouraged to participate, engaging in training sessions, fall protection demonstrations, safety drills, audits, equipment maintenance, and policy reviews. Discussions of near-misses or incidents help prevent future mistakes. The goal is to foster a culture of safety and reduce accidents through drills and audits. Fall protection includes:
Effective fall protection saves lives by preventing falls or mitigating their impact. Regular stand-downs throughout the year help to ensure up-to-date safety measures to keep your workers safer on the job. 
Reach out to one of our safety specialists to coordinate an onsite, curated training session with your work-force.
Content originally from Honeywell. Reused here with permission.
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