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Each May, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) encourages employers to take time to discuss fall hazard awareness. The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction emphasizes that even though falls are the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017, all of the deaths are preventable. OSHA defines safety stand-down as a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety and according to the National Safety Council " Tens of thousands of employers nationwide and more than a million workers participate in the annual Fall Safety Stand-Down." Here are a few stand-down ideas: Toolbox talk Take a break to talk about fall risks Safety walk through Showing a safety video Taking time to do safety training Attend a stand-down event in your area Anyone can participate in a stand-down! Even if there is not fall risk, it can also be an opportun...