March Construction joined contractors nationwide in recognizing OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction by holding jobsite safety discussions focused on fall prevention and worker awareness at two active Northeast projects.
The construction management firm temporarily paused work activities at the Ecco Apartments development in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the Thorndal Circle luxury residential project in Darien, Connecticut, to conduct field safety training and reinforce fall protection protocols with crews.
Company safety leadership used the stand-down sessions to address some of the most persistent hazards facing the construction industry, including ladder misuse, aerial lift safety, distracted work environments, and improper equipment setup.
Falls continue to rank among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities across construction jobsites nationwide, prompting contractors and owners to expand training efforts and strengthen jobsite accountability measures.
March Construction Safety Director Frank Brady spoke directly with crews about the real-world consequences of rushing work or losing focus on active jobsites. Discussions emphasized the importance of maintaining awareness, following established procedures, and ensuring that temporary access systems and elevated work platforms are properly installed and inspected.
The company also highlighted the dangers associated with distractions on jobsites, particularly when workers are operating near elevated surfaces, scaffolding, ladders, or active equipment zones.
To support the initiative, Safety Coordinator Leila Stephan distributed educational materials designed to reinforce safe work practices beyond the stand-down events.
The OSHA-led National Safety Stand-Down campaign encourages contractors, subcontractors, owners, and trade partners to pause work and engage employees in conversations about fall prevention strategies. Many firms now incorporate stand-down activities into broader risk management and workforce development programs as insurance pressures and labor shortages continue impacting the industry.
For construction owners, proactive safety engagement can also help minimize disruptions tied to incidents, investigations, insurance claims, and schedule impacts. Many developers now evaluate safety metrics and field training programs alongside pricing and technical qualifications during contractor selection.
The OSHA-led National Safety Stand-Down campaign encourages contractors and trade partners to pause work activities annually to discuss fall prevention strategies and reinforce safe work behaviors on active jobsites.
March Construction said its participation reflects the company’s broader commitment to protecting workers across multifamily and mixed-use developments throughout the Northeast region.
Construction firms are increasingly prioritizing proactive safety engagement as owners demand stronger safety records during contractor selection and procurement processes. Safety performance is also becoming a more significant factor in project scheduling reliability, workforce retention, and operational efficiency.
March Construction said the stand-downs reflected the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring workers return home safely at the end of each shift, regardless of project deadlines or production demands.
The contractor currently manages multifamily and mixed-use developments throughout the Northeast, including projects across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Source: March Associates.
