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          Denver, CO – May 29, 2024. Identifying fall risks and preventing weakness, falls, and injuries is key for caregivers and the elderly who want to remain at home. Preventive measures can be the difference between living independently or having an accident that results in permanently

Humorist Joe Pisani reflects on his poor health decisions after suffering a recent fall at his home.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is an annual event to raise fall hazard awareness in New York City and across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. For 2024, the event takes place from May 6th through the 10th., , , , The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is partnering with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), OSHA approved State Plans, the....

The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction kicks off May 6.

SAFETY MOMENT: Stand down to prevent falls in construction week Seneca County

Falls are a scary thing — especially if you are 65 and older. Just this week, my 70+-year-old neighbor fell.

Falls from height are the leading cause of death for construction workers,

Discover how the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction aims to raise awareness and curb fatalities in the construction industry. Learn about activities, resources, and partnerships fostering a safer workplace environment.

“It’s definitely a difficult issue,” the associate director of the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health says.

Of the nearly 1,100 construction deaths recorded in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, almost 400 involved falls from height.