--- title: Safety Stand-Down - 05-30-2019 description: Every year National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training together launch a National Safety Stand-Down week. image: https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2716.jpeg --- [ Client Login ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/log-in-to-your-account) [ 877-428-1000 ](tel:8774281000) [ Report a Leak ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/report-a-leak) [![Chamberlin_Logo_Option](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Logos/Chamberlin_Logo_Option.svg) ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com) # Safety Stand-Down Posted on: May 30, 2019 5 AM Every year National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ([NIOSH](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/about/default.html)), Occupational Safety and Health Administration ([OSHA](https://www.osha.gov)) and [CPWR](https://www.cpwr.com) - The Center for Construction Research and Training together launch a National Safety Stand-Down week. This campaign seeks to raise awareness among workers and employers about common fall hazards in construction and how falls can be prevented. The annual observance is marked nationwide by Safety Stand-Downs. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break during work to focus on fall hazards while reinforcing the importance of fall prevention and the company's safety policies and goals. ![Fall Protection](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2716.jpeg?width=1280&name=2716.jpeg) Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be leading cause of death for construction employees. Every year, more than 300 construction workers are killed and over 10,000 are seriously injured by falls. All companies who participate in the voluntary Safety Stand-Down week are encouraged to hold trainings, fall protection demonstrations and equipment instructions. Participants include commercial construction companies of all sizes, residential construction contractors, subcontractors, independent contractors, the U.S. Military, other government participants, unions, employer’s trade associations, institutes, employee interest organizations and safety equipment manufacturers. Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing participated in stand-downs and trainings the general contractors held on their projects where employees experienced hands-on[ training](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/chamberlin-university/) to prevent falls and discussed fall hazards. ![Safety First](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2717.jpeg?width=1280&name=2717.jpeg) [Safety](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/safety-quality-teamwork-value/) has and will always be the primary focus at Chamberlin. None of the work we do can be considered a success, even if we do a quality job, if our safety efforts fail and one of our team members gets hurt. Our people have and always will be our most important asset, and the safety of our people both in the field and in the office must always be our first priority. So, more than anything, we must excel at [safety](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/safety/) because our employees’ lives depend on it. It was an honor to participate in Safety Stand-Down week, and let’s remember to put safety as our primary focus each and every day. #### Subscribe Today! Stay-in-the-know and subscribe to our blog today! ## Related Articles ### [Operation Safe Driver Week Posted on: May 30, 2019 5 AM](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/operation-safe-driver-week) [The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is hosting [Operation Safe Driver Week](https://www.cvsa.org/programs/operation-safe-driver/operation-safe-driver-week/) from July 11-17, 2021, following the end of [National Safety Month](https://www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month). The annual U.S. and Canadian CVSA initiative... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/operation-safe-driver-week) [### Celebrating National Roofing Week: Safety, Quality and Teamwork Posted on: May 30, 2019 5 AM National Roofing Week is a dedicated time to recognize the essential role that roofing professionals play in our communities, look toward the future of roofing, and celebrate the associations that... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/celebrating-national-roofing-week) [### 2023 ABC National Safety Excellence Award Posted on: May 30, 2019 5 AM ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/2023-abc-national-safety-excellence-award) © 2026 | Chamberlin, Ltd.