OSHA said that during the stand-down, employers and workers were asked to pause their workday to talk about fall prevention in construction. Discussion would then take place on topics such as ladder safety, scaffolding safety and roofing work safety. OSHA has also launched an official national safety stand-down website with information on how to conduct a successful stand-down. Afterwards, employers would be able to provide feedback and receive a personalised certificate of participation.
Dr David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, said: "Falls account for more than a third of all deaths in this industry. We’re working with employers, workers, industry groups, state OSH plans, and civic and faith-based organizations to host safety stand-downs that focus on recognizing hazards and preventing falls. We are getting the message out to America’s employers that safety pays and falls cost."
