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National Safety
Stand-Down
To Prevent Falls in Construction
Regional Stand-Down Coordinators
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Region |
States / Territories |
Name |
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Phone |
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1 |
CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT |
Joseph Green |
978-837-4470 |
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Peter Barletta |
781-664-2904 |
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2 |
NJ, NY, PR, VI |
Brian Crain |
856-596-5229 |
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3 |
DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV |
Isabel DeOliveira |
215-861-4931 |
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4 |
AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN |
Kaylene Sherrod-Moore |
678-237-0439 |
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Tom Bosley |
678-237-0443 |
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5 |
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI |
Richard Langenderfer |
312-886-6293 |
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6 |
AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
Meghan Christie |
972-850-4196 |
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7 |
IA, KS, MO, NE |
Brian Wood |
816-502-9034 |
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Jo Beth Cholmondeley |
816-502-9009 |
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8 |
CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY |
James Messer |
406-780-0315 |
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9 |
AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, MP, NV |
Todd Brady |
702-281-6251 |
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10 |
AK, ID, OR, WA |
Hana Patterson |
206-757-6697 |
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OTE |
OSHA Education Centers |
John Olaechea |
847-759-7785 |
National Fall Prevention Stand-Down Events
If you plan to host a free event that is open to the public, submit the event details here or contact your Regional Stand-Down Coordinator.
Select a state/territory from the map to show that state/territory's Stop Falls Stand Down events, if present.
OTI Ed Centers
California
Carson
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST
Location: California State University, Dominguez Hills, (1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747)
Description: Fall Protection Presentation. This event aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the updated ANSI Z359.14 standard, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and prepared to implement the new requirements effectively. This event is open to the public and participants can attend live in-person or live online.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact Raul A. Guzman (310)243-2425 or osha@csudh.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517430134218/WN_dtH2F7xDQJyUdAmdrcJKKw#/registration
Georgia
Savannah
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual and In-person (Georgia Tech – 210 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407)
Description: OSHA #7405 Fall Hazards for the Construction Industry: Falls can wreak havoc not only on employees of small construction firms but on the company as well. Our Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry course provides you with the know-how to spot potential dangers at your work site. Plus, you’ll learn how to evaluate those hazardous conditions so that you can minimize or prevent accidents from occurring.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact Selecia Evers (678-326-7772) selecia.evers@innovate.gatech.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/osha-7405-fall-hazard-awareness-for-the-construction-industry-seminar-tickets-1106673242459?aff=oddtdtcreator
New York
Henrietta
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual and In-person (Rochester Home Builders Association)
Description: OSHA #7405 Fall Hazards for the Construction Industry: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards. Brought to you by the RIT OSHA Training Institute of Technology.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact osha@rit.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/outreach/OSHA/courseDetails.php?course_id=272
South Dakota
Rapid City
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Western Dakota Technical College - Rapid City, SD
Description: OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry - This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Event Contact: Mountain West OSHA Education Center, 801-581-4055 mountainwestosha@weber.edu
Attending the Event: https://rmcoeh.continue.weber.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25OSHA7405SD
Tennessee
Gallatin
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 – Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
Location: Volunteer State Community College 1480 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Building 300, Room 104
Description: 30 Hour Construction - The 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. OSHA student completion cards are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the training. Instructional time must be a minimum of 30 hours.
Event Contact: VolState OSHA 615-230-3358 osha@volstate.edu
Attending the Event: Register for 30 Hour Construction Here
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Date: Monday, May 16, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST
Location: Volunteer State Community College 1480 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Building 300, Room 104
Description: OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry - This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards. Minimum student contact hours: 5
Event Contact: VolState OSHA 615-230-3358 osha@volstate.edu
Attending the Event: Register for OSHA #7405 Here
Online
Date: Monday May 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual (Southeastern OTI Education Center – Northa Carolina State University)
Description: OSHA’s Fall Stand-Down is May 5-9. Kick off your stand-down week by joining us for this free webinar on May 5! Falls remain one of the leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for over a third of all deaths—and most are preventable. Led by Lance McClure, this session will cover essential topics like lanyards, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), anchor points, and more. Learn how to make informed decisions to choose the best fall prevention and protection strategies to keep your workers safe. Don’t miss this critical opportunity to enhance your workplace safety practices!
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact Debra Robinson debra_robinson@ncsu.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/fall-protection-webinar/
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Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST
Location: Virtual/Online Instructor-Led Training
Description: Free OSHA 7405 – Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry, presented by Melinda Anderson, instructor. Participate in this free 1-day Zoom class to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register for the course.
Event Contact: For questions about the event, contact the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, OSHA Training Institute Education Center (www.osha4you.com or 866-936-6742 or otc@clpccd.org).
Attending the Event: Register at: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=1891#EventID=2789961
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Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST
Location: Virtual/Online Instructor-Led Training
Description: Free OSHA 7405 – Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry, presented by Melinda Anderson, instructor. Participate in this free 1-day Zoom class to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register for the course.
Event Contact: For questions about the event, contact the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, OSHA Training Institute Education Center (www.osha4you.com or 866-936-6742 or otc@clpccd.org).
Attending the Event: Register at: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=1891#EventID=2732738
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Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Description: OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry - This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Event Contact: Mountain West OSHA Education Center, 801-581-4055 mountainwestosha@weber.edu
Attending the Event: https://rmcoeh.continue.weber.edu/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25OSHA740505
Current FY24 list of Regional Stand-Down Coordinators
| Region | States / Territories | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT | Joseph Green | Green.Joseph@dol.gov | 978-837-4470 |
| Peter Barletta | Barletta.Peter@dol.gov | 781-664-2904 | ||
| 2 | NJ, NY, PR, VI | Brian Crain | Crain.Brian@dol.gov | 856-596-5229 |
| 3 | DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV | Isabel DeOliveira | DeOliveira.Isabel@dol.gov | 215-861-4931 |
| 4 | AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN | Kaylene Sherrod-Moore | SherrodMoore.Kaylene@dol.gov | 678-237-0439 |
| Tom Bosley | Bosley.tom@dol.gov | 678-237-0443 | ||
| 5 | IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI | Richard Langenderfer | Langenderfer.Richard@dol.gov | 312-886-6293 |
| 6 | AR, LA, NM, OK, TX | Meghan Christie | Christie.Meghan@dol.gov | 972-850-4196 |
| 7 | IA, KS, MO, NE | Brian Wood | Wood.Brian.L@dol.gov | 816-502-9034 |
| Jo Beth Cholmondeley | Cholmondeley.JoBeth@dol.gov | 816-502-9009 | ||
| 8 | CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY | James Messer | Messer.James@dol.gov | 406-780-0315 |
| 9 | AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, MP, NV | Todd Brady | Brady.Todd@dol.gov | 702-281-6251 |
| 10 | AK, ID, OR, WA | Hana Patterson | Patterson.Hana.M@dol.gov | 206-757-6697 |
| OTE | OSHA Education Centers | John Olaechea | Olaechea.John@dol.gov | 847-759-7785 |
Nationwide Online Event(s)
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 5p.m., CST
Location: Virtual event
Description: OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations: This course covers the requirements to manage excavation/trenching operations. The course will include an understanding of the OSHA excavation requirements, excavation/trenching hazards, and control measures. Additionally, participants will learn about soil analysis techniques and protective system requirements. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will understand how to manage trenching/excavation operations.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., ET
Location: Get Ready for the 2025 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__H6S9TR5TYa4lGqbDwTULQ#/registration
Description: Get Ready for the 2025 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction!
Join OSHA and CPWR the week before the official Safety Stand-Down (May 5th – 9th) to learn more about free resources that can be used now or any time of year to improve fall prevention and protection practices on your job sites. For more than a decade, our organizations and our partners have been developing planning and training resources focused on falls from heights and slips, trips and falls on the same level. This webinar will highlight the extensive library of resources and several new items developed for 2025, as well as offering an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and make suggestions to Campaign leaders.
Panelists:
- Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR
- Brian A. Rizzo, Director, Office of Construction Services, OSHA
Event Contact: If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Bunting by email jbunting@cpwr.com
Attending the Event: Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__H6S9TR5TYa4lGqbDwTULQ#/registration
Event Name: OSHA NYC Region 2025 Fall Stand Down Lunch & Learn Kick-off Webinar
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45PM
Location: Virtual - Webex
Description: Please plan to attend the OSHA NYC Region Lunch & Learn Webinar; 2025 Falls Stand Down Kick-off. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country to stop fall fatalities and injuries. This program aims to inform and enhance awareness of working safely at heights in the construction industry, preventing often fatal worker fall incidents. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this informative event!
Organization: OSHA – NYC Region
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: CAS Brian Crain
How to Attend the Event: Register via Eventbrite and receive the Webex link for the event.
Event Name: Ladder Safety webinar
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Description: May 5 Pre-Recorded Webinar - Ladder Safety SWR institute wants to help our members participate in OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down Week, May 5-9. Which is why SWR Institute will hold a FREE webinar, Ladder Safety by Andy Turner, Lupini Construction. Headquarters will send out a pre-recorded webinar to all members on Monday, May 5 at 9am CST. The webinar audio and the PowerPoints will be available in ENGLISH & SPANISH.
Website: https://www.swrionline.org/
Organization: SWR Institute and Lupini Construction
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Nicole Dayoub/816-472-7974/ nicole@cranemartin.com
How to Attend the Event: Register Here: https://www.swrionline.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=5/5/2025&eventid=35
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET
Location: How to Address ‘Leading Edges’ and Other Barriers to the Use of Overhead Anchorage for Work at Heights:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oe0vTV-nT62mkQr7dOLHAg#/registration
Description: Fall Protection for Leading Edge Work: Ask the Experts
In support of the 2025 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, CPWR, OSHA, and the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection Standards Committee invite you to join our panel of industry experts for this interactive Q&A webinar, where we will tackle the complexities of fall protection for unprotected edge work, discuss what personal fall arrest systems can and cannot do, and explain how to apply the hierarchy of controls to identify specific hazards including what fall protection systems can be used to keep workers safe.
This is your opportunity to get answers from the experts—submit your questions in advance when registering at the link Below!
Welcome & Introduction: Brian A. Rizzo, Director, Office of Construction Services, OSHA
Moderator: Thomas Kramer, PE, CSP, Fall Protection Subject Matter Expert at LJB Inc.
Panelists:
- Dan Henn, Chairman, ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee; Safety Operations Manager - Products, LJB, Inc.
- Don Hurley, CSP, Safety Directory, Zachry Industrial, Inc.
- Michael Overholt, CSP, Vice President, Safety & Quality, American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG)
Event Contact: If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Bunting by email jbunting@cpwr.com
Attending the Event: Registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oe0vTV-nT62mkQr7dOLHAg#/registration
Event Name: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2024
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: Noon CDT
Location: Virtual
Description: (Free)
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, this webinar will explore the connection between the top 10 most cited OSHA violations and falls as the leading cause of fatalities in the roofing industry. Join NRCA’s director of risk education and training and NRCA’s director of safety and risk management, as they break down simple, yet significant steps roofing workers can take to protect against these fatal risks when working at heights.
Website: https://nrca.net/Events/Details/5d95ad96-2c49-4242-8e84-fdb212337da3
Organization: NRCA
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
- https://nrca.net/contact
- Phone: (847) 299-9070
How to Attend the Event:
Registration link: https://nrca.net/Events/Details/5d95ad96-2c49-4242-8e84-fdb212337da3
Event Name: Best Practices for Scaffolding and Aerial Lift Operations
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: Noon CDT
Location: Virtual
Description: (Free)
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, this webinar will focus on how scaffolding and aerial lifts can be used safely in the roofing industry. Scaffolding and aerial lifts are widely used to aid in job-site safety and production, but serious injuries and downtime can occur when things don’t go as planned. Join NRCA’s director of enterprise risk management and training and NRCA’s director of safety and risk management, as they explore how to protect your workers against the risk of falls when working at heights.
Website: https://nrca.net/Events/Details/75bb9d85-ba7f-4f4a-b4b3-c93887cb9034
Organization: NRCA
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
- https://nrca.net/contact
- Phone: (847) 299-9070
How to Attend the Event:
Registration link: https://nrca.net/Events/Details/75bb9d85-ba7f-4f4a-b4b3-c93887cb9034
Event Name: National Safety Stand-Down Stop Falls 2025 at CSUDH OSHA | Hybrid Event
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual
Description: OSHA will open the course and speak to the significance of the National Campaign to prevent falls in construction. The course will be on the recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems." The revised standard introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing fall protection safety.
Website: N/A
Organization: California State University, Dominguez Hills
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: CSU Dominguez Hills OSHA Training Institute Education Center: 310-243-2425 • osha@csudh.edu
How to Attend the Event: https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/8717430063941/WN_dtH2F7xDQJyUdAmdrcJKKw#/registration
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 5p.m., CST
Location: Virtual Live Webcast (University of Texas at Arlington)
Description: OSHA #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
Georgia Event(s)
City: Augusta
Event Name: Annual OSHA National Safety Stand Down.
Date: Wed, May 7 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Syensqo Specialty Polymers | 3702 Clanton Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
Description: Syensqo Augusta's HSE Team welcomes you to join us on May 7, 2025 for our annual OSHA National Safety Stand Down.
We will have several displays and demonstrations courtesy of Syensqo, our resident contractor, and several invited guests. Lunch will be provided for all who attend!
Website: N/A
Organization: Syensqo Specialty Polymers
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Brittany Clairmonte, 706-771-3338 brittany.clairmonte@syensqo.com
How to Attend the Event: In-Person free event
Maryland Event(s)
City: Bethesda
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., ET
Location: 1 Cloister Ct, Bld 60, Bethesda, MD 20814
Event Contact: oshastanddown@dol.gov
Texas Event(s)
City: Houston
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 7 a.m. – 4p.m., CST
Location: AGC Houston (3825 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX)
Description: OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations: This course covers the requirements to manage excavation/trenching operations. The course will include an understanding of the OSHA excavation requirements, excavation/trenching hazards, and control measures. Additionally, participants will learn about soil analysis techniques and protective system requirements. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will understand how to manage trenching/excavation operations.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
City: Arlington
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 5p.m., CST
Location: University of Texas at Arlington (104 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX)
Description: OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations: This course covers the requirements to manage excavation/trenching operations. The course will include an understanding of the OSHA excavation requirements, excavation/trenching hazards, and control measures. Additionally, participants will learn about soil analysis techniques and protective system requirements. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will understand how to manage trenching/excavation operations.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
City: Dallas
Event Name: Day of the Construction Worker Safety Training & Family Celebration Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
- Registration: 7:30 am
- Class: 8:00 AM to 10:00 am
Location:
Dallas College - Mountain View Campus
4849 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
Description:
Stand Down for Safety. Stand Up for Workers.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities. This event is part of a national initiative led by OSHA to raise awareness about preventing falls in construction, the #1 cause of fatalities in the industry.
Event Highlights:
- FREE Fall Protection Training Available in English & Spanish
- National OSHA Stand-Down Initiative
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Recognition and Celebration of Our Workforce
- OSHA Workers Memorial Tribute
Website: https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
- #StandDown4Safety #RHCA #Construction #ConstructionSafety #Construccion
Organization: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
Julio Florez
📱 214-476-4477
📧 julio@regionalhca.org
🌐 www.regionalhca.org
How to Attend the Event:
How to Get Involved-Whether you're a business owner, safety manager, project supervisor, or worker—your participation matters. Show your support. Elevate safety. Empower your team.
Register your company or crew today:
https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
City: El Paso
Event Name: Day of the Construction Worker Safety Training & Family Celebration Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
- Registration: 7:30 am
- Class: 8:00 AM to 10:00 am
Location:
El Paso Hispanic Tech Training Center
4141 Pinnacle St. Ste. 120 El Paso, TX 79902
Description:
Stand Down for Safety. Stand Up for Workers.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities. This event is part of a national initiative led by OSHA to raise awareness about preventing falls in construction, the #1 cause of fatalities in the industry.
Event Highlights:
- FREE Fall Protection Training Available in English & Spanish
- National OSHA Stand-Down Initiative
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Recognition and Celebration of Our Workforce
- OSHA Workers Memorial Tribute
Website: https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
- #StandDown4Safety #RHCA #Construction #ConstructionSafety #Construccion
Organization: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
Julio Florez
📱 214-476-4477
📧 julio@regionalhca.org
🌐 www.regionalhca.org
How to Attend the Event:
How to Get Involved-Whether you're a business owner, safety manager, project supervisor, or worker—your participation matters. Show your support. Elevate safety. Empower your team.
Register your company or crew today:
https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
City: Houston
Event Name: Day of the Construction Worker Safety Training & Family Celebration Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
- Registration: 7:30 am
- Class: 8:00 AM to 10:00 am
Location:
Houston; for event details visit- https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
Description:
Stand Down for Safety. Stand Up for Workers.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities. This event is part of a national initiative led by OSHA to raise awareness about preventing falls in construction, the #1 cause of fatalities in the industry.
Event Highlights:
- FREE Fall Protection Training Available in English & Spanish
- National OSHA Stand-Down Initiative
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Recognition and Celebration of Our Workforce
- OSHA Workers Memorial Tribute
Website: https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
- #StandDown4Safety #RHCA #Construction #ConstructionSafety #Construccion
Organization: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
Julio Florez
📱 214-476-4477
📧 julio@regionalhca.org
🌐 www.regionalhca.org
How to Attend the Event:
How to Get Involved-Whether you're a business owner, safety manager, project supervisor, or worker—your participation matters. Show your support. Elevate safety. Empower your team.
Register your company or crew today:
https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
City: Laredo
Event Name: Day of the Construction Worker Safety Training & Family Celebration Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
- Registration: 7:30 am
- Class: 8:00 AM to 10:00 am
Location:
Falcon Bank
7718 McPherson Rd, Floor 3, Laredo, TX 78045
Description:
Stand Down for Safety. Stand Up for Workers.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities. This event is part of a national initiative led by OSHA to raise awareness about preventing falls in construction, the #1 cause of fatalities in the industry.
Event Highlights:
- FREE Fall Protection Training Available in English & Spanish
- National OSHA Stand-Down Initiative
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Recognition and Celebration of Our Workforce
- OSHA Workers Memorial Tribute
Website: https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
- #StandDown4Safety #RHCA #Construction #ConstructionSafety #Construccion
Organization: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
Julio Florez
📱 214-476-4477
📧 julio@regionalhca.org
🌐 www.regionalhca.org
How to Attend the Event:
How to Get Involved-Whether you're a business owner, safety manager, project supervisor, or worker—your participation matters. Show your support. Elevate safety. Empower your team.
Register your company or crew today:
https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
State: Texas
City: Tyler
Event Name: Day of the Construction Worker Safety Training & Family Celebration Event
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
- Registration: 7:30 am
- Class: 8:00 AM to 10:00 am
Location:
UT Tyler College of Engineering
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
Description:
Stand Down for Safety. Stand Up for Workers.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities. This event is part of a national initiative led by OSHA to raise awareness about preventing falls in construction, the #1 cause of fatalities in the industry.
Event Highlights:
- FREE Fall Protection Training Available in English & Spanish
- National OSHA Stand-Down Initiative
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Recognition and Celebration of Our Workforce
- OSHA Workers Memorial Tribute
Website: https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
- #StandDown4Safety #RHCA #Construction #ConstructionSafety #Construccion
Organization: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email:
Julio Florez
📱 214-476-4477
📧 julio@regionalhca.org
🌐 www.regionalhca.org
How to Attend the Event:
How to Get Involved-Whether you're a business owner, safety manager, project supervisor, or worker—your participation matters. Show your support. Elevate safety. Empower your team.
Register your company or crew today:
https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/
City: Houston
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 7 a.m. – 4p.m., CST
Location: AGC Houston (3825 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX)
Description: OSHA #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
City: Arlington
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 5p.m., CST
Location: University of Texas at Arlington (104 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX)
Description: OSHA #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center at 866-906-9190 or cedquestions@uta.edu.
Attending the Event: Register at: Free Training Opportunities - UTA EEC Division for Enterprise Development
New York Event(s)
City: Rochester
Event Name: OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 3:30
Location: Rochester Home Builder’s Association 20 Wildbriar Road, Suite E, Rochester, NY 14623
Description: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
Website: https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/outreach/OSHA/courseDetails.php?course_id=272
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: osha@rit.edu
How to Attend the Event: In-person after registering using link above.
City: Manhattan
Event Name: OSHA NYC Region 2025 Fall Stand Down Lunch & Learn Kick-off Webinar
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45PM
Location: Virtual - Webex
Description: Please plan to attend the OSHA NYC Region Lunch & Learn Webinar; 2025 Falls Stand Down Kick-off. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country to stop fall fatalities and injuries. This program aims to inform and enhance awareness of working safely at heights in the construction industry, preventing often fatal worker fall incidents. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this informative event!
Organization: OSHA – NYC Region
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: CAS Brian Crain
How to Attend the Event: Register via Eventbrite and receive the Webex link for the event.
Kansas Event(s)
City: Kansas City
Event Name: Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Region 7 Event
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT
Location: KC Scaffold Location: 501 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, KS 66105
Description: Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Region 7 Event
Website: N/A
Organization: SAIA
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Christina Reed/816-595-4860 christina@saiaonline.org
How to Attend the Event: https://www.saiaonline.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=6%2F20%2F25&eventid=144
Indiana Event(s)
City: Portage
Event Name: Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Region 5 Event
Date: June 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT
Location: Layher Chicago Location: 1971 Marine Dr., Portage, IN 46368
Description: Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Region 5 Event
Website: https://www.saiaonline.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=6/17/2025&eventid=143
Organization: SAIA
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Christina Reed/816-595-4860 christina@saiaonline.org
How to Attend the Event: https://www.saiaonline.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=6/17/2025&eventid=143
Illinois Event(s)
City: Hillside
Event Name: OSHA #7405 - Fall Hazard Awareness in the Construction Industry
Date: Friday May 9, 2025
Time: 7:30a.m. – 1:00p.m., CST
Location: Construction Safety Council (4415 Harrison St, Suite 404, Rm 2, Hillside, IL 60162)
Description: OSHA #7405 Fall Hazards for the Construction Industry: This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards. 0.5 Continuing Education Unit offered.
Website: https://www.niu.edu/nsec/course-schedules/osha-courses/osha-7405.shtml?&eventid=20407
Organization: NIU - National Safety Education Center
Event Contact: For registration questions, contact National Safety Education Center, nsec@niu.edu, 815-753-6902
How to Attend the Event: https://www.niu.edu/nsec/course-schedules/osha-courses/osha-7405.shtml?&eventid=20407
California Event(s)
City: Sacramento
Event Name: American River Bridge Safety Week Event
Date: May 7th
Time: 9am-1:30pm
Location: 1652 Tribute Road Sacramento CA 95815
Description: Fall prevention stand-down with vendors and OSHA guest speaker. Wear closed toe shoes and pants. Lunch will be provided.
Website: N/A
Organization: Granite Construction
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: josh.peterson@gcinc.com
How to Attend the Event: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Rt38OfGJLkO6ChIOFhCt9_48pgy9V09DioEDd9WAojxUN1Q3MDZNSlZUREtINVM3RVAyQjRBT1EwRy4u&origin=Invitation&channel=0
City: San Diego
Event Name: National Safety Stand-Down Stop Falls 2025 at CSUDH OSHA | Hybrid Event
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM PST
Location: CSUDH OSHA Training Institute Education Center - 1000 E Victoria Street - CCPE Auditorium 1213 Carson, CA 90747
Description: OSHA will open the course and speak to the significance of the National Campaign to prevent falls in construction. The course will be on the recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems." The revised standard introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing fall protection safety.
Website: N/A
Organization: California State University, Dominguez Hills
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: CSU Dominguez Hills OSHA Training Institute Education Center: 310-243-2425 • osha@csudh.edu
How to Attend the Event: https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/8717430063941/WN_dtH2F7xDQJyUdAmdrcJKKw#/registration
City: San Diego
Event Name: National Safety Stand-Down Stop Falls 2025 at CSUDH OSHA | Hybrid Event
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual
Description: OSHA will open the course and speak to the significance of the National Campaign to prevent falls in construction. The course will be on the recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recently updated its Z359.14 standard, titled "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems." The revised standard introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing fall protection safety.
Website: N/A
Organization: California State University, Dominguez Hills
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: CSU Dominguez Hills OSHA Training Institute Education Center: 310-243-2425 • osha@csudh.edu
How to Attend the Event: https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/8717430063941/WN_dtH2F7xDQJyUdAmdrcJKKw#/registration
Missouri Event(s)
City: Kansas City
Event Name: Ladder Safety webinar
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Description: May 5 Pre-Recorded Webinar - Ladder Safety SWR institute wants to help our members participate in OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down Week, May 5-9. Which is why SWR Institute will hold a FREE webinar, Ladder Safety by Andy Turner, Lupini Construction. Headquarters will send out a pre-recorded webinar to all members on Monday, May 5 at 9am CST. The webinar audio and the PowerPoints will be available in ENGLISH & SPANISH.
Website: https://www.swrionline.org/
Organization: SWR Institute and Lupini Construction
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Nicole Dayoub/816-472-7974/ nicole@cranemartin.com
How to Attend the Event: Register Here: https://www.swrionline.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=5/5/2025&eventid=35
City: St. Louis
Event Name: PARIC at Air Product project
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
Location: St. Louis, MO
Description: PARIC will be hosting a fall stand-down event. Bo Salari with ShurSales / Midwestern Safety Equipment Co. is doing a fall protection presentation. SLAO Area Director will attend to support training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry. PARIC is VPP, Mobil Workforce Participant.
Website: N/A
Organization: PARIC
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Shannon Niles (314)581-2003 LSNiles@paric.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to contractors on-site, others must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: McCarthy Building Companies – SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital (OSP #1339)
Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 am
Location: Project is located at corner of Chouteau Ave and Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104
Description: McCarthy Building Companies at Barnes Jewish Hospital will be hosting a fall stand-down event. Bo Salari with ShurSales / Midwestern Safety Equipment Co. is doing a fall protection presentation; anticipating a work force of about 100 to attend. SLAO Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend to support McCarthy’s training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry. OSP #1339 partnership site with the OSHA St. Louis Area Office.
Website: N/A
Organization: McCarthy Building Companies
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Ryan Friedman (314) 619-5628 rfriedman@mccarthy.com
How to Attend the Event: Event is open to those working on this jobsite (approximately 100 workers) all others must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: Clayco - STLCC Meramec Campus: Falls Stand-Down
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 a.m.
Location: STLCC Meramec Campus, 11265 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Description: Clayco is hosting a fall protection training session in collaboration with Dave Barklage from Midwestern Safety Equipment Co. who will provide fall protection equipment demonstrations for this Falls Stand Down. SLAO Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend to support Clayco’s training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry. Clayco is a VPP participant.
Website: N/A
Organization: Clayco
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Mike White, (314) 305-0690, email: whitem@claycorp.com or Rob Hunter (314) 258-2569, email: hunterr@claycorp.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to contractors on-site, others must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: Fall Stand-down Toolbox Talk
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 1040 Liberty Industrial, O’Fallon, MO
Description: Revolutionary Builders in conjunction with Gateway Safety Consultants are hosting a toolbox talk for residential roofing contractors. An estimated 140 roofing workers are anticipated to attend the event. SLAO Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend to support training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry
Website: N/A
Organization: Revolutionary Builders / Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Eric Caldwell (636)373-4696 ericcaldwell@gateway-safety.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to contractors (140 EEs), must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: National Safety Stand-Down, A Conversation to Prevents Falls in Construction Webinar
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 CST
Location: Virtual (regional)
Description: This webinar brings together voices from the field, policy, and research to explore practical strategies and industry-wide solutions to protect workers from falls. Panelists include:
- Todd Friis, Senior Vice President of Risk Management, Clayco
- Jessica Bunting, Director, Research to Practice, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
- Bill McDonald, Area Director, St. Louis Area Office, OSHA
- Moderator: Zach Philips, Editor, Construction Dive
Organization: Clayco, CPWR, OSHA, and Construction Dive collaboration
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Maryanne Heuer, OSHA – St. Louis Area Office (314) 296-1387 heuer.maryanne.t@dol.gov
How to Attend the Event: Please register here.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: National Safety Stand-Down, A Conversation to Prevents Falls in Construction Webinar
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 CST
Location: Virtual (National)
Description: This webinar brings together voices from the field, policy, and research to explore practical strategies and industry-wide solutions to protect workers from falls. Panelists include:
- Todd Friis, Senior Vice President of Risk Management, Clayco
- Jessica Bunting, Director, Research to Practice, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
- Bill McDonald, Area Director, St. Louis Area Office, OSHA
- Moderator: Zach Philips, Editor, Construction Dive
Organization: Clayco, CPWR, OSHA, and Construction Dive collaboration
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Maryanne Heuer, OSHA – St. Louis Area Office (314) 296-1387 heuer.maryanne.t@dol.gov
How to Attend the Event: Please register here.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: PARIC – Barton Malow JV at Boeing STL Expansion Project (OSP #1339)
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
Location: 6024 James S. McDonnell Blvd, St. Louis, MO (nearest physical address)
Description: PARIC – Barton Malow JV will be hosting a fall stand-down event. Bo Salari with ShurSales / Midwestern Safety Equipment Co. is doing a fall protection presentation; anticipating a work force of about 130 to attend. SLAO Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend to support training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry. OSP #1271 partnership site with the OSHA St. Louis Area Office and PARIC is VPP, Mobil Workforce Participant.
Website: N/A
Organization: PARIC – Barton Malow JV
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Shannon Niles (314)581-2003 LSNiles@paric.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to contractors on-site (100 EEs), others must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: Tarlton Construction Fall Stand-down
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description: Tarlton Construction will be hosting a Fall Stand-down event. SLAO Compliance Assistance Specialist will attend to support training efforts to prevent falls in the construction industry
Website: N/A
Organization: Tarlton Corporation
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Wehrle, rtwehrle@tarltoncorp.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to those working on this jobsite; all others must contact host to register.
City: St. Louis
Event Name: Jewish Hospital Plaza
Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 am
Location: 4950 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Description: McCarthy Building Companies at Barnes Jewish Hospital will be sending out a TBT to distribute to the whole jobsite.
Website: N/A
Organization: McCarthy Building Companies
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Justin Perkins, 3146208805 JPerkins@mccarthy.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to those working on this jobsite; all others must contact host to register.
City: Kansas City
Event Name: Confidential Data Center Project
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Confidential Data Center Project, Kansas City, MO
Description: Fall Protection Stand Down and refresher training in cooperation with 3M Supplier. Open to all onsite trade partners and clients.
Website: N/A
Organization: Turner Construction Company
Name of Contact Person/Phone Number/Email: Drake Taylor/515-339-8192/ detaylor@tcco.com
How to Attend the Event: Open to those working on this jobsite; all others must contact host to register.