Construction Safety Week begins today, with a renewed industry-wide push to reduce serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), anchored by this year’s theme, “All in Together.” The initiative emphasizes three core pillars—recognize, respond, and respect—aimed at strengthening hazard awareness and reinforcing a proactive safety culture across every phase of construction.

A key development for 2026 is the newly announced alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which will formalize collaboration on training, education, and resource-sharing. The partnership is expected to expand the reach of safety initiatives and promote Total Worker Health throughout the full project life cycle. This approach encourages holistic well-being, mental health, and physical safety of workers rather than just accident prevention.

“This alliance is an important step forward in unifying the industry,” said Adam Jelen, president and CEO of Gilbane Building and 2026 Safety Week Chair. “It strengthens our collective ability to elevate health and safety standards and deepen a culture of care.”

As part of the week’s programming, companies across the United States and Canada are encouraged to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, pausing work on May 6 or during the week to focus on fall prevention.

Safety Week organizers have also introduced a five-year strategic vision to further align stakeholders—from owners and designers to skilled trades—around consistent safety practices. Supporting this effort is a new technical bulletin series, culminating in a final release focused on building a culture of respect.

Construction Safety Week, launched in 2014, promotes safer job sites through collaboration and shared commitment. The organizers said that despite progress made over the past decade, preventable incidents remain a persistent challenge.