According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, fatalities from falls still remain the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for nearly 30% of construction fatalities recorded in 2018. In addition to dealing with fall protection, roofing contractors also face the difficulty of remaining safe while complying with COVID-19 safety guidelines.

In light of the 2020 National Safety Stand-Down week encouraging a virtual focus on safety, MSA Safety Inc. is hosting free online events throughout the week. Three virtual events the company is hosting includes: