Take Time Out for a Safety Stand-Down
Encourage Worksite Safety, Support National Safety Stand-Down Week
National Safety Stand-Down Week (May 5 – 9th, 2025) is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about fall protection. Employers from all over the country cease work for a short period of time to coordinate a safety training or activity which educates their workers on the importance of complying with fall protection training, methods, and standards.
According to OSHA, anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace can participate in the National Safety Stand-Down. In past years, participants included commercial construction companies of all sizes, residential construction contractors, sub- and independent contractors, highway construction companies, general industry employers, the U.S. Military, other government participants, unions, employer’s trade associations, institutes, employee interest organizations, and safety equipment manufacturers.
Further, OSHA suggest that companies can conduct a National Safety Stand-Down by offering a toolbox talk or another safety activity, such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace anytime.
Conduct A Stand-Down for Safety For Your Workers
Photo: OSHA
Participating in the National Safety Stand-Down demonstrates that you are committed to the safety of your workers. Additionally, for every year you do participate, OSHA will provide you a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum certificate!
Each year, employers have asked Compliance Consultants, Inc. to conduct a variety of safety stand down trainings, which are tailored to clients needs and immediate issues.
Last year, we provided our trainings to 286 workers performing jobs on 10 different jobsites.
OSHA Provides Guidance On Conducting a Safety Stand-Down. Here are some FAQ’s.
Unsure of what you need to do on your jobs site to conduct an effective safety stand-down? There are many methods and tools you can use. OSHA provided guidance and answers your questions to help give you some training parameters.
Here is more information:
https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-down/faqs
We aim to surpass our performance from last year!
At Compliance Consultants, Inc., taking time out to conduct a Safety Stand-Down we help to educate others about the proper safety measures in their trade could make the difference for families who are able to greet their loved ones at the end of each working day and those who cannot.
Take Action now and schedule a Safety Stand-Down for your job site.
Please reach out to us at: info@ccicomply.com or (610) 237–7100 to book your toolbox training in advance and help us raise awareness for this important event!
