The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and Construction Safety Week are coming up May 5-9. The Safety Alliance of MCAA, TAUC, SMACNA and NECA has created five new videos for employers to share during safety meetings and stand-down events.
The topics of these five videos include:
Elevated Work Platforms:
The Association of Union Constructors Director, Environmental Health and Safety Alex Kopp addresses elevated work platforms (EWPs) and fall prevention. Falls remain a leading cause of injury or incident in our industry.
Ladder Safety:
SMACNA Director of Safety Justin Crandol, CSP, ARM, CRIS shares ladder safety tips to help contractors prevent falls and injuries.
Hand Injury Prevention:
Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Chairman, Safety & Health Committee Mike Nahas highlights ways in which contractors can protect workers’ hands, one of the most valuable – and most vulnerable – tools used on the jobsite.
Stop Work Authority:
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Executive Director, Outside Line Safety Mike Starner, CUSP, CHST talks about Stop Work Authority, which empowers employees to halt work when they perceive an unsafe condition or behavior.
Strains, Sprains, and Ergonomics:
NECA Executive Director of Safety Wes Wheeler highlights the importance of protecting workers from everyday sprains and strains, the costliest injury affecting construction workers.
All workers should review these topics along with company safety materials and task-specific training required for construction and related work. Building on the success of our 2023 and 2024 safety videos, the Safety Alliance is committed to providing employers with new resources each year to keep safety discussions in the forefront of everyone’s mind.
Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility and going home each day to your family and loved ones safely, is the goal of every employer and employee in our industries. Safety and health are not just about physical hazards, safety and health also includes the mental health of all workers. “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” is the phrase we share to raise awareness and show allegiance.
We encourage all who need assistance, to contact #988 in your local area to be connected with mental health professionals and resources to assist you during any of these challenges!
Stay Safe!
In Safety and Health,
The Safety Alliance: TAUC, SMACNA, MCAA and NECA
