What Is Safety Stand-Down?
Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the importance of "Fall Prevention".
Frequently Asked Questions
A safety stand down is a planned break from normal work to focus entirely on workplace safety training, hazard awareness, and accident prevention. It’s a proactive way to reinforce OSHA compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and address specific risks before incidents occur.
A safety stand down meeting is the gathering held during the stand down event. Workers and supervisors pause operations to discuss safety topics, review procedures, share incident learnings, and highlight hazard prevention strategies relevant to their job site.
The term “safety stand down” means temporarily stopping work so all employees can concentrate on safety education and hazard prevention. These events are often organized in response to incidents, new regulations, or as part of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down campaigns.