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A national safety stand-down to reduce construction worker falls.
Jessica Bunting1, Christine Branche2, Chris Trahan1
1CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States.
Journal of Safety Research
|February 6, 2017
Summary
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls significantly increased participation in construction safety initiatives. This campaign successfully reached the industry, demonstrating its value for future safety efforts.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Construction Safety Research
- Public Health Campaigns
Background:
- Falls are a leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry.
- The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction was launched in 2012.
- The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls was established to highlight the campaign's goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the reach of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls.
- To identify lessons learned from the implementation of the Stand-Down.
- To assess the extent of participation in the Stand-Down event.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from certificates of participation issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
- Analysis of company and event information provided by respondents.
- CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training analyzed participation data.
Main Results:
- In 2014, 4,882 stand-downs were reported, with 770,193 participants.
- In 2015, 3,759 stand-downs were reported, with 1,041,307 participants.
- Participation increased significantly from 2014 to 2015, with national and international reach.
Conclusions:
- The Stand-Down successfully engaged the construction industry and beyond.
- Feedback from participants will inform future campaign planning.
- The reach of the Stand-Down exceeded expectations, supporting its continuation.
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