2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
April 07, 2026
In advance of the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (May 4-8, 2026), we want to alert you to the following webinars, tools, and resources available to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down:
Webinars of Interest:
- Join the Showcase of New Resources to Prevent Falls from Premier Partners webinar to learn about new resources developed by Premier Partners to support the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Premier Partners are leading organizations that commit to take additional steps to advance the reach and impact of the Falls Campaign, including creating a new falls resource each year. Please register here.
- Monday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Kick-Off the 2026 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction! — Start your National Safety Stand-Down week (May 4-8) by joining OSHA and CPWR for an official launch event. This webinar will feature a case study of a real fall incident, provide an overview of the most up-to-date available data on trends in falls in construction, and highlight the extensive library of free resources available from the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. It will also offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions and make recommendations to campaign leaders. Please register here.
- Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET: Prevention Through Design: Ask the Expert webinar — By thinking about safety during the building design process and when designing the jobsite and work itself, hazards and risks can be minimized before the work ever begins. On this webinar, attendees will learn more about how project owners and contractors anticipate and “design out” fall-related hazards in buildings, work methods, processes, equipment, tools, and the overall organization of the work. Please register here.
- Top Three Things to Know About Working on Roofs webinar will be on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of information on falls from and through roofs, describe the recommended breadth of fall prevention training and then focus on three top training priorities. Attendees also can ask technical questions about roofing safety and training. Please register here.
Handouts and Other Resources:
As a reminder, anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace can participate in the Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. See highlights from the Past Stand-Downs.