OSHA Launches New Construction Fall Prevention Campaign

A new campaign from OSHA has been launched to focus on fall prevention in the construction industry. April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, which is observed annually to remember workers who died on the job. "The best way to honor Workers Memorial Day is to make sure that another family does not have to suffer the pain of losing a loved one because of preventable workplace injuries," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. 

In 2010, more than 10,000 construction workers were injured while 225 were killed. OSHA's new awareness program will provide employers and workers with life saving information. Educational materials about working safely from ladders, scaffolds and roofs will also be provided. 

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has teamed up with OSHA to implement the fall prevention program. OSHA and NIOSH will work with trade organizations, labor unions, employers, universities, and all community organizations to promote the fall prevention program. OSHA created a fall prevention Web page to educate viewers on the details of the program.

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