US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026.The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect workers.Because falls continue to pose a significant risk in construction, OSHA is making prevention a top priority. Through efforts like the Safety Stand-Down, the agency is working to drive real change and emphasizing that lasting progress is achieved through employers, workers, and industry partners working together.OSHA encourages employers to pause work throughout the week and engage employees ...
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US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies sign alliance to target workplace hazards at St. Louis’ BJC Campus renewal project

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US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies sign alliance to target workplace hazards at St. Louis’ BJC Campus renewal project
Who:             U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration                       McCarthy Building Companies Inc.                   What:            Alliance Background: OSHA Area Office Director William McDonald in St. Louis signed an alliance with McCarthy Building Companies Inc. to provide a safe work site during phase 3 construction of the BJC Healthcare Campus Renewal Project in downtown St. Louis. The alliance includes a partnership with the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Missouri & Kansas Laborers’ District Council, and Building and Construction Trades Council. The project is a long-term initiative to transform Washington University Medical Center through new construction and renovations. The campus includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Washington University School of Medicine. Phase 3 of the project includes the construction of a 16-story replacement tower on the site of the recently demolished Queeny Tower. The new building will house acute and ICU patient care areas along with diagnostics, imaging, and surgical support spaces. Adjacent to the new tower will be an improved campus entrance with a pedestrian bridge. The alliance addresses common construction industry hazards and develop training and education programs on issues such as trenching, falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, ergonomics, and safe electrical work practices. The project will employ hundreds of St. Louis area trades workers and apprentices, and includes daily and weekly safety audits and training. Members will also continue to share information on OSHA campaigns to encourage workplace safety and will facilitate an understanding of worker’ rights and employees' responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The OSHA Alliance Program enables organizations to enter voluntarily into a cooperative relationship to raise awareness of OSHA’s initiatives, outreach, communications, training, and education. Quote: “This partnership will promote a comprehensive and collaborative effort that exceeds minimum best practices in the construction industry,” explained OSHA Area Director William McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri. “Alliance partnerships provide a collaborative framework for using industry and professional resources to ensure workplaces are safe for everyone involved.” Learn more about OSHA. 

Published at February 27, 2023 at 04:00PM
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