Werner Marks OSHA Safety Stand-Down With 750 Fall Protection Training Events Nationwide
Key Highlights
- 750+ training events nationwide aimed at helping contractors reduce fall risks this May
- 75,000 workers expected to participate in one of the industry’s largest coordinated Stand-Down efforts
- New multilingual online training hub gives crews practical fall protection guidance anytime
ITASCA, IL — WERNER®, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment and fall protection systems, announced its participation in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, running May 4–8, 2026.
Held each May as part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Fall Protection Campaign, the annual Stand-Down encourages employers to pause work and engage crews in conversations about fall hazards, fall protection and safer work practices. Werner said the initiative aligns with its continued focus on jobsite safety through training, education and product innovation.
“Our customers and the trades community are at the heart of everything we do,” said Chad Lingerfelt, Director of Training and Jobsite Safety & Security at Werner. “As a leader in fall protection, Werner marks a decade of supporting the National Safety Stand-Down by equipping safety leaders and construction professionals with the training, tools, and resources needed to work safely at height. Over the past decade, we have continued to expand our training reach and capabilities, by combining in-person instruction, practical tools, and digital resources, we help crews build safer behaviors that reduce fall risk on the worksite.”
Nationwide Training Push Targets Real Jobsite Risks
During May, Werner’s Jobsite Safety & Security (JSS) team will lead more than 750 training events across the country, reaching an estimated 75,000 construction professionals, tradespeople and safety personnel.
The company said sessions will include instructor-led training, online courses, technical talks and virtual education designed for contractors, small crews and independent tradespeople.
Werner noted that its JSS team includes experienced safety professionals who bring field knowledge and hands-on expertise in climbing systems and fall protection equipment.
2026 Theme Focuses on Rescue Readiness
For 2026, Werner introduced the theme “Safety Aware. Rescue Prepared.” Training content will focus on three key areas:
- Harnesses: proper fit, inspection and daily use
- Fall hazard awareness: recognizing and reducing risks
- Rescue readiness: planning for suspension trauma and emergency response
Training also emphasizes creating a rescue plan before work begins so crews can respond quickly if a fall occurs.
New Online Safety Resources Improve Access
Werner is also launching an expanded online fall protection resource center to help employers and field teams access safety education faster.
Resources include:
- Instructor-led training
- Online and on-demand courses
- Technical talks and shareable resources
- “Walk It Down” videos demonstrating proper harness fit
- Harness inspection videos and safety guidance
- Spanish-language training on the ABCDEs of fall protection
The company said it continues expanding multilingual safety content so more workers can access critical guidance in the field.
Supporting Safer Work at Height
“The National Safety Stand-Down continues to play an important role in raising awareness around the leading cause of jobsite fatalities and strengthening fall prevention and protection practices,” said Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director at The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR). “Collaboration across the industry—among employers, labor, government, researchers, and major equipment manufacturers like Werner—expands access to practical fall protection training and reinforces the importance of rescue planning to keep workers safe at height.”
Werner said the campaign reflects its broader effort to help crews identify hazards, plan ahead and work more safely every day.
For more information and safety resources, visit wernerco.com/fallprotectionsafety.