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VPPPA Region 2

Region II Voluntary Protection

Program Participants Association

New York - New Jersey - Puerto Rico - Virgin Islands

Stand-Down to Prevent Falls!

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Stand-Down to Prevent Falls!

As today wraps up the 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, we want to remind you that preventing falls is something your company should practice year-round! Check out https://stopconstructionfalls.com/ for some great resources! NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health CPWR #CPWR #SafetyStandDown #FallPrevention #StopConstructionFalls #OSHA #NIOSH #FallStandDown #NationalSafetyStandDown #VPP

CPWR Webinar - Preventing Falls in Construction - Investigating Fall Fatalities and Injury

Sep 16, 2020
1 min

CPWR Webinar - Preventing Falls in Construction - Investigating Fall Fatalities and Injury

Claims on Prevention Efforts, Thursday, September 17th, 2:30 p.m. ET (45 min.) "The NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program investigates fatalities that occur on the job and provides the public with full access to these investigations. The FACE program targets deaths associated with falls in construction. This webinar will explore the characteristics of workers and employers who have been involved in fatal construction falls and the impact injury claim

5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls!

OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down - TODAY!

Sep 14, 2020
1 min

OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down - TODAY!

There's still time to register for this webinar happening at 1 PM, EDT. https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_F6cFqLFdS0SeAZNUe1ooYA National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down webpage: https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/ This week's events: https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/calendar.html #StandDown4Safety #2020kickoff #Safety #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #FallPrevention #StopFalls

CPWR Webinars - Preventing Falls in Construction

Sep 8, 2020
3 min

CPWR Webinars - Preventing Falls in Construction

Region 2 VPP Sites: "Please see the CPWR email below for information on three (3) free webinars during next weeks' Fall Stand-Down. The kickoff webinar on MON 14 SEP 2020 will feature Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and Mr. Scott Ketchum, Director of OSHA's Directorate of Construction. Thank you for participating in the Voluntary Protection Program." -- WEBINARS 1) Monday, September 14th, 1:00 p.m. ET (1 hr.)

Don't forget - Falls Stand-Down September 14-18th!

Sep 3, 2020
1 min

Don't forget - Falls Stand-Down September 14-18th!

"Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries." https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/ #OSHA #StopFallsStandDown #SafetyStandDown #Safety #FallPrevention #ConstructionS

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

Aug 31, 2020
1 min

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

The National Roofing Contractors Association is presenting a free OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Week Webinar Series September 15, 16 and 17, 2020, Noon – 12:30 p.m. Central Time (that’s 13:00-13:30 here on the East Coast). Join for this three-day webinar series as Tom Shanahan, Harry Dietz and Rich Trewyn from NRCA’s Enterprise Risk Management Department provide insight into various fall-protection topics. This special series consists of three 30-minute sessions. Topics co

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

Aug 28, 2020
1 min

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

"The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, postponed from its original May date due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for the week of September 14th-18th! The annual Stand-Down is part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and serves as an opportunity to pause and re-focus on falls -- one of the leading causes of death in construction. This year, we encourage employers and workers to participate virtually or with social di

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

Aug 27, 2020
1 min

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

Region 2 VPP Sites: FYI - The National Roofing Contractors Association is presenting a free OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Week Webinar Series September 15, 16 and 17, 2020, Noon – 12:30 p.m. Central Time (that’s 13:00-13:30 here on the East Coast). Join for this three-day webinar series as Tom Shanahan, Harry Dietz and Rich Trewyn from NRCA’s Enterprise Risk Management Department provide insight into various fall-protection topics. This special series consists of three 30-

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

Aug 20, 2020
1 min

NRCA Webinar Series - Fall Safety Stand Down

FYI - The National Roofing Contractors Association is presenting a free OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Week Webinar Series September 15, 16 and 17, 2020, Noon – 12:30 p.m. Central Time (that’s 13:00-13:30 here on the East Coast). Join for this three-day webinar series as Tom Shanahan, Harry Dietz and Rich Trewyn from NRCA’s Enterprise Risk Management Department provide insight into various fall-protection topics. This special series consists of three 30-minute sessions. To

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

"This year, we encourage employers and workers to participate virtually or with social distancing measures on job sites. In support of the event, CPWR is working with OSHA and NIOSH to develop activities and materials to facilitate safe stand-downs, such as videos and webinars that can be viewed from anywhere and easy-to-share infographics like the one pictured. For access to new materials as they become available, as well as relevant resources developed throughout the Campai

7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

Aug 7, 2020
2 min

7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

OSHA News Release - The 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. -- 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020 "The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. While OSHA postponed the e

2020 National Safety Stand Down for Fall Prevention

Jul 29, 2020
2 min

2020 National Safety Stand Down for Fall Prevention

Region 2 VPP Sites: "In advance of the 7th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (September 14-18, 2020), we wanted to alert you to the following new tools and resources to assist workplaces in participating in the Stand-Down: - Drop-in article: The attached article (PDF and DOCX files attached) about the Fall Stand-Down can be adapted for use in raising awareness about the Fall Stand-Down in newsletters, e-mail blasts, and even social media. - St

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

Falls Stand-Down Rescheduled for September 14-18th, 2020

Region 2 VPP Sites: "Please see the CPWR email below. The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, postponed from its original May date due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for the week of September 14th-18th! Thank you for participating in the Voluntary Protection Program." -- CPWR UPDATE - July 2020 From the Desk of Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director New Date: Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, September 14th-18th "The 7th National Safety Stand-

Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Postponed Due to COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020
1 min

Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Postponed Due to COVID-19

"FYSA - OSHA announced that it has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be rescheduled this summer. Link below to OSHA’s FRI 27 MAR 2020 press release: https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/trade/03272020 Thank you for participating in the Voluntary Protection Program." Rich #OSHA #SafetyStandDown #FallPrevention #ConstructionSafety

OSHA Hazard Bulletin: Grease Trap Hazards

Mar 13, 2020
1 min

OSHA Hazard Bulletin: Grease Trap Hazards

Region 2 VPP Sites: "Please see the link below to read OSHA’s new bulletin on how to properly cover grease traps to prevent workers from tripping or falling into them. Last year, Monroe County passed local legislation following the tragic death of a three-year old boy who fell into a grease trap outside of a restaurant in Rochester, New York. Your efforts to ensure the safety of every grease trap at your site can extend beyond your workforce to the general public. https://w

OSHA Announces National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 6-10, 2019

Dec 11, 2018
1 min

OSHA Announces National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 6-10, 2019

"Employers and workers are invited to participate in the fourth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 6-10, 2019. The weeklong outreach event encourages employers and workers to pause during the workday to discuss fall hazards and how to prevent them. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, accounting for 37 percent of fatalities industry-wide. For resources on fall prevention visit OSHA's webpage." #OSHA #2019 #201

A Five Year Look-Back: National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

May 9, 2018
1 min

A Five Year Look-Back: National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

"Below is a link to a video developed by NIOSH for the 5-year look-back of the National Safety Stand-Down. The video is meant to highlight the perspectives from NIOSH, OSHA, the US Air Force, Brand/Safway, Clark Construction, and several states. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/construction/stopfalls.html And here is a link directly to the video, which is now live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/39-uf25NfhM." #FallPrevention #FallPreventionSafetyStandDown #2018 #resources

A Five Year Look-Back: National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

May 2, 2018
1 min

A Five Year Look-Back: National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Below is a link to a video developed by NIOSH for the 5-year lookback of the National Safety Stand-Down. The video is meant to highlight the perspectives from NIOSH, OSHA, the US Air Force, Brand/Safway, Clark Construction, and several states. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/construction/stopfalls.html And here is a link directly to the video, which is now live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/39-uf25NfhM Please consider holding a Stand-Down event at your site next week. Thank you for

National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

Apr 23, 2018
2 min

National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

OSHA, NIOSH and NORA (campaign partners) will host the fifth annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down. This year’s Stand-Down will take place during the week of May 7-11, 2018. We are asking you to hold a stand-down sometime during this week to have an open discussion with your workers about falls and how to prevent them. Companies can conduct a Safety Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity such as conducting safety equipment i