Construction workers are invited to participate in a day of fall safety demonstrations from West Virginia University Safety and Health Extension specialists on Friday (June 6) at the Erickson Alumni Center.

The event begins at 10 a.m. with ongoing demonstrations and giveaways lasting until 2 p.m. Food vendors and a hydration station will be available while supplies last.

The event wraps up WVU’s celebration of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Stand-Down Week, June 1-7.

In addition to the demonstrations, a discounted OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry course is offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., also at the Alumni Center. Participants will learn to identify, analyze and prevent fall hazards. A certificate of completion will be provided to those who finish the course.

The price of the course is $25, instead of the typical registration cost of $225. Space for the course is limited and preregistration is required. Visit safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu to register.

WVU’s Region III OSHA Education Center is one of 28 locations nationwide that provides OSHA courses which offer training programs and instruction to workers, supervisors, owners and safety professionals throughout the state and region.

“We hope the National Stand-Down helps to remind employers and workers that they can be proactive in eliminating the risk of injury or death from falls on construction sites,” said Mark Fullen, WVU Safety and Health Extension director. “We teach and train workers about how to perform their job tasks in a safe, yet efficient way.”

To learn more about WVU Safety and Health Extension, visit safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu, or call 1-800-626-4748.

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CONTACT: Cassie Waugh, WVU Extension Service
304.293. 8735, cassie.waugh@mail.wvu.edu

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