Department of Labor Promotes Safe Construction Practices For Construction Safety Week

As part of the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, OSHA is encouraging employers to take part in training activities and safety demonstrations to reduce risks on the jobsite

May 5, 2026

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Worker uses harness to prevent falling while on a scaffolding — The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction campaign, taking place during Construction Safety Week, encourages employers to lead trainings and safety demonstrations that reduce the risk of falling on the jobsite.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging those in the construction industry to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. The nationwide event, taking place from May 4 through 8, 2026, focuses on preventing falls, which are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect workers.

Employers can participate in the nationwide campaign by engaging employees in safety activities, such as fall prevention training, hazard recognition exercises, and safety demonstrations. OSHA will also be providing resources to help employers participate and train employees throughout the week.

OSHA will publish a list of free, public events on its website to help employers and workers identify opportunities to participate locally. The Stand-Down is open to organizations of all sizes and industries, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared responsibility for workplace safety.

The National Safety Stand-Down is a key component of OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign and is conducted in partnership with The Center for Construction Research and Training, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the NORA Construction Sector Council. The initiative also aligns with Construction Safety Week and supports industry-wide efforts to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Construction Safety Week’s “All in Together” campaign reinforces a unified industry commitment to preventing serious injuries and fatalities through its focus on “Recognize, Respond, and Respect.”