Monday marked the kickoff of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 6th annual National Safety Stand Down campaign to try and curb the amount of fall fatalities and injuries in all construction trades, including roofing.
From May 6-10, the organization will focus attention on preventing falls in construction, the leading cause of fatalities in the industry. Roofing companies are encouraged to participate by voluntarily pausing during the workday for safety demonstrations, training in hazard recognition and fall prevention, and talks about hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations.