In observance of Construction Safety Week/the OSHA Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, the safety directors of SMACNA, MCAA, TAUC, and NECA released a series of videos designed to call attention to critical safety matters confronting contractors. The primary emphasis was on the OSHA Focus Four (Falls, Caught-In or -Between, Struck-By, and Electrocution) identified as the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. In addition, we will look at other high hazards affecting our workers, including heat-related Hazards and the need for Personal Protective Equipment; this video series will provide information that will help you protect your team. - The primary emphasis was on the OSHA Focus Four Hazards (Falls and Struck-By) which are identified as two of the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. In addition, we will look at other high hazards affecting our industry, including heat-related hazards, resources for mental health and suicide prevention, as well as the use of Personal Protective Equipment; this video series will provide information that will help you protect your team.
The lineup for the series is:
- Monday 5/1/23: “Welcome to the Week” Video - Introduction
- Monday, 5/1/23: – Fall Protection
- Tuesday, 5/2/23: Struck By/Line of Fire
- Wednesday, 5/3/23: Mental Health and 988
- Thursday, 5/4/23: Heat Hazard Prevention
- Friday, 5/5/23: Personal Protective Equipment
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Crandol.
