Official Website of the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction * Maintained by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
Falls Campaign Premier Partner Program
The Premier Partner Program recognizes leaders and encourages these organizations to take steps to expand the reach and impact of the Falls Campaign.
The Falls Campaign would like to thank its 2026 Premier Partners:
If you are interested in becoming a Premier Partner for the 2027 Stand-Down,
reach out to CPWR at falls@cpwr.com.
2026 Premier Partner Resources
Resources created by 2026 Premier Partners will be posted here as they are available.
As you can see on our Campaign Partners page, the Falls Campaign seeks to engage organizations, worker safety groups, construction companies, and other stakeholders on both a national and local level. We are eager to see our partners conducting activities to raise awareness about fall hazards and protection and to educate contractors and workers on how to prevent falls on jobsites.
When we hear about a dynamic event, we sometimes create a “Success Story” – a short report with photos describing what the partner groups did and what they achieved. Take a moment to read a few Success Stories for ideas on activities you can conduct. You can also submit information about your Stand-Down if you’d like your event to be considered to be featured here.
2023 Success Story Highlights
CASA
CASA, a national membership-based organization of immigrants that advocates for change through human services, community organizing, and advocacy, hosted six different events that reached approximately 80 workers in English, Spanish, and French in 2023. Events were held for day laborers, for participants in English as a Second Language classes, and for construction vocational training students. Read more here (English).
Abbott and AbbVie
Abbott, a medical devices and health care company, and AbbVie, a pharmaceutical research and development company, collaborated to host a 500 person Stand-Down event in 2023. The event was hosted as part of the Great Lakes Construction Association Ambassador Alliance. It included equipment demonstrations, speeches, training, and a catered lunch. Read more here (English).
All Success Stories
Consult the following success stories for examples of successful events.
Share Your Stand-Down Success Story!
If you would like to submit your event to be considered to be featured here, fill out CPWR’s Stand-Down Success Story Form.
Stay informed with falls-focused podcasts. For more podcasts on other construction safety issues, visit CPWR’s Podcast webpage (English).
Additional Podcasts from ASSP (all in English):
– Episode 149: Selecting the Right Equipment to Help Keep Your Workers Safe at Height
– Episode 125: Using the A10.48 Standard to Improve Worker Safety on Communication Structures
– Episode 128: Encore Presentation – Safety Tips for Workers Who Use Portable Ladders
– Episode 112: Developing a Comprehensive Fall Protection Program for Your Workplace
– Episode 57: Improving Your Fall Protection Training Program
– Episode 59: Full Body Harnesses: Staying Secure at Height
Safety + Health “On the Safe Side” Podcast with Dr. G. Scott Earnest
A discussion of OSHA’s ‘Top 10,’ fall prevention, and how to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, and Dr. G. Scott Earnest, director of the NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health. Credit: Safety & Health Magazine (English).
English:
CPWR Podcast: Fall Protection Standards & Improving Fall Protection Programs — Part 1 (April 2021)
Part one of a two-part episode, addresses questions from stakeholders related to utilizing the ASSP/ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs. It is based on an April 20, 2021 webinar held in support of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, an event to raise awareness of fall hazards in an effort to prevent fatalities and injuries.
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CPWR Podcast: Fall Protection Standards & Improving Fall Protection Programs — Part 2 (April 2021)
The second part a two-part episode, based on an April 20th, 2021 webinar, that addressed questions from stakeholders related to utilizing the ASSP/ANSI Z359 fall protection standards and improving fall protection programs. The webinar was held in support of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, an event to raise awareness of fall hazards in an effort to prevent fatalities and injuries.
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CPWR Podcast: 7th Annual Safety Stand-Down Event (September 2020)
Dr. G. Scott Earnest, NIOSH Associate Director for Construction, discussed the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and 7th annual Safety Stand-Down event. The Stand-Down was scheduled for September 14-18, 2020. This year looked different due to COVID-19, but CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA had plenty of ideas for participating virtually or at a safe social distance.
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The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will take place May 4th-8th, 2026. The Stand-Down is an opportunity to pause work to improve fall prevention planning and talk about fall safety with crews, crew leaders, and everyone on your jobsite. Employers have conversation with workers about fall hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations. Workers learn about fall prevention and protection, talk to management about fall hazards they see, and provide input about how to improve safety at work.
CPWR and the Falls Campaign have developed and collected resources to support your participation in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Consult the following links for key resources:
To assist organizations with promotion of the Falls Campaign and associated National Safety Stand-Down, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has developed a list of social media messages, including links and images in English and Spanish, that can be used as written or edited to create your own messages. To download the images, open the links and then right-click to save the image. These messages are in the process of being updated for the 2025 Stand-Down.
Don’t forget to use #StandDown4Safety and tag us:
Para ayudar a las organizaciones con la promoción del Stand-Down Nacional Para Prevenir Las Caídas En La Construcción, CPWR – El Centro de Investigación y Capacitación en Construcción ha desarrollado una lista de mensajes para las redes sociales en inglés y español, incluido hay enlaces e imágenes, que se pueden usar tal como están escritos o editados para crear sus propios mensajes. Para descargar las imágenes, abra los enlaces y luego haga clic derecho para guardar la imagen. Estos mensajes están en proceso de actualización para el evento de 2025 de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción.
No olvides usar #StandDown4Safety y mencionarnos:
This year is the THIRTEENTH ANNUAL National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction! Learn more about how to participate here: www.StopConstructionFalls.com #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
¡Este año es el DECIMOTERCERO evento de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción! Aprende más sobre cómo se participa aquí: www.StopConstructionFalls.com #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
Looking for ideas on how to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction? Check out this guide: https://tinyurl.com/mvvtatuc #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
¿Está buscando ideas sobre como participar en el evento de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción? Consulta esta guía de ideas https://tinyurl.com/4a9n9s4v #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
If your company participated in the National Safety Stand-Down, get your OSHA Certificate of Participation in English and/or Spanish here: https://tinyurl.com/65mtbvxa. #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
Si participaste en el Stand-Down Nacional Para Prevenir Las Caídas En La Construcción, recibe tu certificado de participación de OSHA aquí en inglés o español: https://tinyurl.com/24n7sewp. #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
Leading edge safety can be lifesaving. This Falls Stand-Down, check out this new resource on measures to take when working with leading edges: https://tinyurl.com/swus6sx5 #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
La seguridad con bordes expuestos puede salvar vidas. Durante este evento de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción, consulte este nuevo recurso sobre las medidas para tomar con bordes expuestos: https://tinyurl.com/mkade27w #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
Everything you need for this week’s Stand-Down, from jobsite posters to online videos, can be found in CPWR’s Planning and Promotion Page – http://tinyurl.com/5adtyepf. #StandDown4Safety #StopFallsfor Construction Workers
Todo lo que se necesita para participar en el evento de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción, desde carteles hasta videos en línea se puede encontrar en la página de Planificación y Promoción de CPWR: https://tinyurl.com/yf5hpd4h. #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
More than half of work-related traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls. Use CPWR’s new Selecting Head Protection for Construction Work Guide to help prevent brain injuries at work: https://tinyurl.com/35u6duba
Más de la mitad de las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas laborales son causadas por caídas. Utilice la nueva guía de CPWR para la selección de protección para la cabeza en la construcción para ayudar a prevenir las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas en el trabajo: https://tinyurl.com/58vc99pk
Planning for rescue is essential. This Stand-Down, check out this resource for how you can create or improve your Rescue Plan: https://tinyurl.com/4y6z9473 #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
La planificación del rescate es esencial. En este evento, echa un vistazo a este recurso para saber cómo puedes crear o mejorar tu Plan de Rescate: https://tinyurl.com/bdfestry #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
Learn how to use a multi-layered approach to fall prevention and protection with this new resource from the Falls Campaign: https://tinyurl.com/bdh8wj3h
Aprenda cómo utilizar un enfoque de múltiples capas para la prevención y protección contra caídas con este nuevo recurso de la Campaña de Prevención de Caídas: https://tinyurl.com/5n9ab749
Social Media Messages for Participants To Use
We are proud to participate in the 13th Annual National Safety Stand-Down! We can prevent every fall if we plan, provide, and train. #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
¡Estamos orgullosos de participar en el decimotercero evento de la campaña nacional de prevención de caídas en la construcción! Podemos prevenir cada caída si planificamos, proporcionamos y capacitamos. #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
We know that falls can be deadly at any height. We plan to prevent and protect against all falls: https://tinyurl.com/5ypzr2x7 #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
Sabemos que las caídas pueden ser mortales a cualquier altura. Planeamos prevenir y proteger contra todas las caídas: https://tinyurl.com/5ypzr2x7 #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
We #StandDown4Safety because we know that planning, providing, and training saves lives! We always do the math to make sure our employees use the right length lanyard #StopFalls #Construction #StandDown4Safety
Nosotros #StandDown4Safety porque sabemos que la planificación, el suministro y la capacitación salvan vidas! Siempre hacemos los cálculos para asegurarnos de que nuestros empleados usen la longitud correcta de lazo #StopFalls #Construction
We strive to prevent every fall and plan to ensure that any worker who falls can be rescued safely and quickly. In our #StandDown4Safety, we train workers for rescue #StopFalls #Construction
Nos esforzamos por prevenir cada caída y planificar para asegurarnos de que cualquier trabajador que caiga pueda ser rescatado de manera segura y rápida. En nuestro #StandDown4Safety, capacitamos a los trabajadores para el rescate #StopFalls #Construction
Proper PPE fit = proper protection! Learn more about PPE fit in construction with this new resource: https://tinyurl.com/2s3rppnx #StopFalls #Construction
¡El ajuste adecuado del equipo de protección personal = la protección adecuada! Aprenda más sobre el ajuste del equipo de protección personal en la construcción con este nuevo recurso: https://tinyurl.com/bdewsbnz #StopFalls #Construction
The safety of our workers is our top priority, which is why we’re participating in the 2025 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls! #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
¡La seguridad de nuestros trabajadores es nuestra prioridad absoluta! Por eso, estamos participando en el Stand-Down Nacional Para Prevenir Las Caídas En La Construcción #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction
A worker loses their life in a fall almost every day in the US. We #StandDown4Safety because we want everyone to go home safe #StopFalls #Construction
Un trabajador pierde la vida en una caída casi todos los días en los Estados Unidos. Nosotros nos sumamos al #StandDown4Safety porque queremos que todos regresen a casa sanos y salvos #StopFalls #Construction
Hispanic construction workers are more likely to die from falls. All fall deaths are preventable: https://tinyurl.com/mr876j8f #StopFalls #Construction
Los trabajadores hispanos de la construcción tienen más probabilidades de morir por caídas. Todas las muertes por caídas se pueden prevenir: https://tinyurl.com/5acye5uk #StopFalls #Construction
Heat raises the risk of traumatic injuries like falls. When we #StandDown4Safety, we also train on how to prevent heat hazards #StopFalls #Construction
El calor aumenta el riesgo de lesiones traumáticas como caídas. Cuando hacemos el #StandDown4Safety, también nos capacitamos sobre cómo prevenir los riesgos del calor #StopFalls #Construction
Complete playlists of videos about falls can be found on CPWR’s YouTube Playlists:
Highlighted Video:
2024 National Safety Stand-Down Video – English
2026 Stand-Down Premier Partner Promotional Videos: Coming soon!
Short clips for easy phone viewing:
Video Safety Meeting Guides (Toolbox Talks) from the National Association of Home Builders:
Upcoming Webinars
Information about upcoming falls webinars will be posted here when available.
Past Webinars
Use the following webinars to learn about fall prevention, the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, data on fall trends, and other fall-related topics.
Previous Stand-Down Premier Partner Promotional Videos:
The Falls Campaign is an evidence-based campaign that depends on ongoing evaluation. Evaluation is performed through a range of methods, and data are shared below.
All of the following evaluation products are currently only available in English.
2024 Stand-Down Key Findings
Read key findings about the 2024 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction here, or review a Full Report for additional information:
Annual CPWR Analyses of OSHA Collected Stand-Down Participation Data
During each annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, OSHA offers certificates of participation for companies that hold their own events. When companies register to receive a certificate, they are asked information about their event, such as how many workers attended, what they did in their event, and what recommendations they have for future events. CPWR analyzes these data annually to produce factsheets and full reports.
Social Network Analysis of the Falls Campaign
In 2017, CPWR asked the Center on Network Science (CNS) at the University of Colorado Denver to conduct a Social Network Analysis (SNA) (English) on the network that has been developed through the Falls Campaign. CNS conducted the SNA using an online survey of known Campaign partners via the PARTNER Tool (English).
Hardhat Sticker Information
CPWR has been disseminating fall-related Hazard Alert Cards in the months leading up to the annual Stand-Down since 2014, as well as Stand-Down hardhat stickers since 2015. With the introduction of an online ordering form in 2017 and coordinated promotion with OSHA and NIOSH, we have seen increases in the number of orders each year. In 2019, we disseminated all 375,000 stickers we had printed, and even began sending out the artwork for companies to print their own stickers.
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Hardhat Stickers | — | 50,000 | 50,000 | 173,000 | 265,000 | 375,000 |
| Hazard Alerts | 1,800 | 9,186 | 14,100 | 70,215 | 142,213 | 280,000+ |
Success Stories
In order to highlight successful stand-down efforts and give others ideas, CPWR has worked with individual companies to write Stand-Down success stories. These stories profile successful events held by companies and other organizations, and provide examples of strategies for how to hold stand-downs.
After Your Stand-Down, ALWAYS Register for Your Certificate of Participation!
Register to receive your Certificate of Participation in recognition of the effort you devoted to preventing falls. All participants should register each year. Certificates are available in English and Spanish.
The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will take place on May 4th-8th, 2026. In order to make participating in the event as easy as possible, we’ve gathered key resources in one location. Use the links below to promote your event, plan your event, and share resources at your event.
Promote Your Event
Use the following materials to share information about your event with employees, other organizations, community members, the press, and others. Materials will be posted for the 2026 Stand-Down as they are available.
Plan Your Event
Use the following materials to plan your event:
Share Resources at Your Event
Review the following planning and training resources to assess which to share at your event:
Archived Stand-Down Resources
If you’re looking for additional information and resources, review archived Stand-Down resources from previous years:
Please complete this form if you are interested in having the story of your event published on www.stopconstructionfalls.com, www.cpwr.com, and possibly in various other media avenues.
By submitting this form you are giving your consent for CPWR to:
(A) Contact you to ask any follow-up questions about the information provided;
(B) Use any and all information provided, including photos, in the creation of a Stand-Down Success Story;
(C) Use non-identifying information as part of an overall evaluation effort examining data in aggregate (this includes position/job title, state, company size, number of attendees, and activities for the National “Stand-Down” Event).
Companies should obtain permission from individuals included before sharing photos or identifying information with CPWR. If CPWR decides to feature your story, we will notify you and provide a copy of the Success Story for your review and approval prior to publishing.
If you agree to the above, please complete the following form:
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2026 Stickers and Hazard Alert Cards are now available while supplies last. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping and be sure to place orders by April 17th to ensure receipt by the Falls Stand-Down week (May 4-8).
