MENUMENULOGINJOBSNational Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction WeekHome » blog-deprecated » National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction WeekMay 5th 2021 By: Carrie Parashar Join ASA, May 3rd – 7th, as we participate in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Among workers, approximately 20% of fall injuries involve ladders, and among construction workers, an estimated 81% of fall injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms involve a ladder.” (Sandy Smith, 2014)In addition, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) found that “falls remain a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide, and 43% of fatal falls in the last decade have involved ladders.”Follow these links to learn more about falls and to access a free OSHA approved ladder safety checklist.Link: Ladder ChecklistReference article: EHS Today