Plan Ahead for Safety Stand-Down Week

The first week of May marks Construction Safety Week, a opportunity for contractors to engage crews in meaningful safety conversations and reinforce a shared commitment to jobsite safety.

We encourage our member companies to host or participate in a Fall Prevention Stand-Down and take advantage of SEAA-developed resources designed specifically for steel erection, reinforcing steel, and decking work. Jobsite-ready materials include hard hat stickers, banners, and educational posters that can be incorporated into toolbox talks, crew meetings, or formal Stand-Down events.

This year’s Hard Hat Sticker Contest winner is Jackson Nix, VP of Business Admin for Shelby Erectors. His design reinforces a message of solidarity in the trade, reminding ironworkers that they are not alone on the job.

He selected the contest theme “You’re Not Alone Up Here,” emphasizing the importance of looking out for one another (both on and off the job). The sticker recognizes that teamwork extends beyond getting steel in the air to checking in, speaking up, and supporting mental health. As Nix said in his submission, “At height and under pressure, the message is clear: no one has to carry the load alone.”

In addition to the hard hat stickers and banners, SEAA will also release a new poster focused on the Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ). The poster is intended to reinforce best practices and awareness around CDZ requirements and can be displayed in job trailers, training rooms, or other common areas.

Important deadline: Orders for SEAA Fall Prevention Stand-Down banners and hard hat stickers must be placed by April 14 to ensure delivery ahead of Safety Stand-Down Week.
Safety Stand-Downs do not need to follow a single format. Whether companies host a short discussion at the start of a shift or plan a more structured event, the goal remains the same: create space for open dialogue, reinforce expectations, and demonstrate leadership’s commitment to safety.

Order materials online and watch for more details on downloading the poster in the coming weeks.