Construction Safety Week 2026, May 4–8, is launching a new five-year plan aimed at strengthening the industry’s safety culture. The initiative focuses on respect for skilled craft workers and emphasizes shared responsibility throughout all phases of a project, from design to construction.
This year’s theme, “All In Together,” centers on recognizing, responding to and respecting jobsite risks, with a specific focus on high-energy, high-hazard work linked to serious injuries and fatalities.
As part of the effort, the organization introduced a three-part Technical Bulletin Series developed with input from safety experts and industry leaders. The first release, “Recognizing High Energy, High Hazard, and STCKY Activities,” outlines a common framework for identifying hazards early.
The bulletin notes that despite safety advances, serious injury and fatality rates have remained stubbornly high and calls for consistent terminology — including high hazard, high energy and “Stuff That Can Kill You” (STCKY) — to support clearer communication and risk mitigation.
