In 2015, the Arkansas OSHA Consultation Program adopted an annual Amputation Stand-down a state-wide effort to provide a safer work environment. The Regional Administrator for OSHA Region VI spoke about the successful participation of the very first event, “The 2015 Arkansas Amputation Prevention stand-down drew over 10,000 participants in 16 different states and 2 foreign countries, therefore we are anticipating an even greater amount of participants to assist in the prevention of these life-altering, debilitating injuries.”

At each promotional kick-off event, staff provides educational materials to include amputation prevention fact sheets and inspection guides that facilities can use to conduct their own amputation prevention stand down. Attendees have the rare opportunity to listen to testimonials from survivors of a workplace amputation, their families, and co-workers. Other companies share their success stories in creating their own amputation prevention programs, routine inspections, and give advise to other employers and safety team members.