Parting Shots: NFC Photo Contest Drives Safety Awareness During Stand-Down

“We’re always talking about fall protection,” says Ian Andrews, the operations manager of Carpentry Contractors Company in Montrose, Minnesota. “As a member of the National Framers Council we decided it would be a good idea to participate in the photo contest and get our company out there. We’ve participated in the Stand-Down event every year, so we thought we might as well add another piece to it.” Ian’s crew donned their NFC t-shirts and got creative during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, held May 6-10, 2019. Their photo (above) won the contest.

As falls continue to be the leading cause of death for construction workers, the Stand-Down helps to highlight the importance of fall protection and raise awareness about common fall hazards and fall prevention best practices. Learn more about this annual event at framerscouncil.org/stand-down.