YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Stand-Down for Safety Day is a day to focus on fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention in the construction industry. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation is the leading cause of death for construction employees. Sam Boak hosted the annual Stand-Down event on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Boak & Sons' building in Northeast, Ohio. There were 125 Ohio roofing and construction industry professionals in attendance.
"We are always looking for ways to improve employee safety on job sites," says Sam Boak, President of the Boak & Sons. "This includes buying the latest and best equipment, regular in-house maintenance and inspections, and continued training and resources for our crews. National Safety Stand-Down Day is a great opportunity for us to highlight the risk of falls from elevation and take a proactive role in helping to prevent such tragedies."
National Stand-Down Day was started by OSHA in 2014 as part of a campaign to raise awareness of fall hazards and fall prevention in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017. Sadly, most of these deaths were preventable.
With a focus on exterior contracting, much of the work done through Boak & Sons is off the ground. Whether it's commercial or residential roofing, siding, gutters, or windows, crews work at higher elevations that demand enhanced safety measures and attention to detail. To help celebrate the day, Sam Boak brought in Matt Jensen of 3M to speak to the 125 Ohio roofing and construction industry professionals in attendance. 3M manufactures fall protection equipment, including full-body harnesses and more.
Matt spoke about equipment inspection, proper donning of a harness, common equipment misuses, and fall protection. There was also a drop test demonstration showing the forces exerted on the body during a fall with different fall protection products. "Falls that occur at 20 feet or less are the most fatal falls in our industry," says Matt Jensen. "It doesn't have to be a 50 foot drop to get hurt."
For more information about the safety standards and policies at Boak & Sons or the observance of National Stand-Down for Safety Day, please contact Kellie Daley direct at 330-793-5646 or kdaley(at)boakandsons.com.
About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, windows, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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"We are always looking for ways to improve employee safety on job sites," says Sam Boak, President of the Boak & Sons. "This includes buying the latest and best equipment, regular in-house maintenance and inspections, and continued training and resources for our crews. National Safety Stand-Down Day is a great opportunity for us to highlight the risk of falls from elevation and take a proactive role in helping to prevent such tragedies."
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National Stand-Down Day was started by OSHA in 2014 as part of a campaign to raise awareness of fall hazards and fall prevention in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017. Sadly, most of these deaths were preventable.
With a focus on exterior contracting, much of the work done through Boak & Sons is off the ground. Whether it's commercial or residential roofing, siding, gutters, or windows, crews work at higher elevations that demand enhanced safety measures and attention to detail. To help celebrate the day, Sam Boak brought in Matt Jensen of 3M to speak to the 125 Ohio roofing and construction industry professionals in attendance. 3M manufactures fall protection equipment, including full-body harnesses and more.
Matt spoke about equipment inspection, proper donning of a harness, common equipment misuses, and fall protection. There was also a drop test demonstration showing the forces exerted on the body during a fall with different fall protection products. "Falls that occur at 20 feet or less are the most fatal falls in our industry," says Matt Jensen. "It doesn't have to be a 50 foot drop to get hurt."
For more information about the safety standards and policies at Boak & Sons or the observance of National Stand-Down for Safety Day, please contact Kellie Daley direct at 330-793-5646 or kdaley(at)boakandsons.com.
About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, windows, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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