This year the focus of the Stand-Down is on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing the importance of “Fall Prevention,” however your organization may participate simply by taking a break to focus on other safety topics. Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace anytime from May 6-10, 2019.
Organizations are encouraged to highlight their participation by sharing photos with KEMI via email (safety@kemi.com) or on social media (tag @KEMIworkerscomp and use the hashtag #standdown4safety).
Below are a variety of resources available from OSHA regarding the Safety Stand-Down. You may also want to check out their Suggestions to Prepare for a Successful “Stand-Down“ and visit their campaign page.
KEMI Fall Prevention Resources
Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Avoiding Winter Pedestrian Hazards
- Fall Prevention Systems
- Fall Protection in Commercial Construction
- Fall Protection in Residential Construction
- Ladder Safety
- Managing Fall Protection
- Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Preventing Slips and Falls from Height
- Safety Poster: Walk Like a Penguin
- Unprotected Floor Opening Safety
- Sample Fall Protection Program
- Preventing Construction Falls Checklist
Multimedia Resources
- Ladder Safety
Falling from a ladder is a preventable accident that causes many workplace injuries. Jeff Floyd covers many aspects of Ladder Safety including tips to help avoid common mistakes. (5 minutes) Access the Spanish version here. - Slips, Trips & Falls
Facts, tips and examples regarding one of the most common types of accidents (6 minutes)
OSHA Fall Prevention Resources
Employers may distribute pre-printed training materials, e.g., “Safety” Brochures, and OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign Resources consisting of: OSHA Fall Prevention Facts Sheets, Posters, Wallet Cards, Training Guide, Quick-Cards and Ladder/Safety Guidance materials located in:
- OSHA’s Educational Materials and Resources for Workers and Employers
- OSHA’s Fall Prevention Training
- OSHA’s Falls Prevention Campaign (en español)
- OSHA’s Publications
- OSHA’s Media Resources
Educational Materials & Resources for Workers & Employers
Campaign Fact Sheet
Campaign Poster
- English (PDF). Also available en Español (PDF)
Fall Prevention Wallet Card
- English (PDF). Also available en Español (PDF) and Portuguese (PDF)
Fall Prevention Publications
- Fall Protection in Construction (PDF). OSHA Publication 3146, (2015).
- Protecting Roofing Workers (PDF). OSHA Publication 3755, (2015).
- Fall Prevention/Protection. OSHA Publications. Contains fall prevention materials in English and Spanish.
Ladder Safety Guidance
- Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely – Booklet (PDF). Also available EPUB and MOBI
- Safe Use of Extension Ladders – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Safe Use of Stepladders – Fact Sheet (PDF)
- NIOSH Ladder safety phone app (English and Spanish)
Scaffolding
- Ladder Jack Scaffolds Fact Sheet (English: PDF) (2016)
- Narrow Frame Scaffolds Fact Sheet (English: HTML PDF) (2014)
- Tube and Coupler Scaffolds – Erection and Use Fact Sheet (English: PDF) (2014)
- Tube and Coupler Scaffolds – Planning and Design Fact Sheet (English: PDF) (2014)
- Scaffolding Booklet (English: HTML PDF) (2002)
- OSHA Scaffold eTool
Additional Educational Materials
- Construction Industry
- Fall Protection in Residential Construction
- Fall Protection Safety and Health Topics page
- OSHA Construction eTool – Falls
- OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign
- OSHA Alliance Program Toolbox talks and Training products
- NIOSH: Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction
Training Materials
- Fall Prevention Training Guide: A Lesson Plan for Employers (PDF) (EPUB | MOBI). Also available en Español (PDF) (EPUB | MOBI).
Stand-Down Partners
- CPWR: Stop Construction Falls: contains educational and training tools including the fatality map.
- NSC Stands with OSHA on Fall Safety
- OSHA-NSC Alliance Fall Protection Case Study (PDF)
- Ladder Safety
- Safety+Health Articles on Fall Prevention
Prevention Videos (v-Tools)
- Falls in Construction
- California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE)
- The Worker’ Compensation Board of British Columbia, Canada (WorkSafeBC)
Other Resources
