The fifth annual
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction held events across the country and internationally from May 7 to 11. Deputy Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella kicked-off the week in Washington, D.C. at the newly constructed DC United soccer stadium.
Thousands of employers held stand-downs during this weeklong event, emphasizing to hundreds of thousands of workers the importance of preventing dangerous on-the-job falls every day.
Employers who participated in this year's stand-down are encouraged to get their certificate of participationand continue to promote fall preventionsafety throughout the year.
SMOHIT's Mission
Our mission is to provide
industry-leading health and
safety solutions to minimize
occupational illnesses and injuries for sheet metal craftspeople.