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P O R T L A N D O R E G O N S T A N D - D O W N E V E N TStop Falls, Stand-Down

DATE AND TIMEMay 6, 2016

8:00am-3:00pm

LOCATIONSheet Metal Institute

2379 NE 178TH AvePortland, Oregon

97230

REGISTRATIONRegistration for this event

is opening soon. Please visit osha.washington.edu

or contact us at 206-685-3089 for more

information.

INFORMATIONPacific Northwest OSHA

Education Centerosha.washington.edu

ce@uw.edu206-685-3089

SAVE THE DATE – MAY 6, 2016!OSHA 7405 & FALL PREVENTION EXPERT PANEL

OSHA 7405: FALL HAZARD AWARENESS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

STAND DOWN FOR WHAT? TO PREVENT FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION! Industry Expert Panel

Industry experts from the Pacific Northwest will discuss important topics and emerging ideas in fall-protection. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear tips, stories, and innovative ideas from some of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced safety experts.

ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census on Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2014

The focus of this course is to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites, both residential and commercial. This course focuses on falls to a lower level, rather than falls to the same level. This special course offering is designed for small construction employers, business owners, or managers who would like to obtain more information about fall hazards present in the workplace, and how to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. This course is also suitable for construction site employees and employee representatives. Topics include identifying fall hazards, analyzing fall hazards, and preventing or controlling potential hazards. Instructors from the OSHA Education Center and local industry experts will speak at this special course.

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