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.

“This year’s theme reflects the shared responsibility across our industry to protect workers and ensure every person on site goes home safe at the end of the day,” said Adam Jelen, president and CEO of Gilbane Building and 2026 Safety Week Chair. “By focusing on recognizing, responding to, and respecting high-energy hazards, we are strengthening safety culture and deepening our commitment to care.”

As part of the week’s programming, companies across Canada and the United States are encouraged to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. The organizers urged companies to pause work on May 6 or during the week to focus on fall prevention—one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the sector.

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 and accountability across all job sites.

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.