Tag: OSHA
OSHA Silica Rule Violation Data Shows Where Inspectors are Looking
OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard is now in effect, and agency inspectors began citing violations on Oct. 23, finding 117 violations of the new rule in the first six months of enforcement – through April 23.
Free Webinar: Is Your Company Safety Compliant?
Good news for companies seeking clarity on OSHA regulations: NAHB now has two free resources to help. The new Safety & Health Program toolkit provides home builders, developers and remodelers with a model to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new recommended practices for safety and health programs. In the free webinar Safety […]
OSHA Proposes Changes to Crane Operator Requirements
OSHA has proposed to amend its rule for cranes and derricks in construction, 29 C.F.R. § 1926, Operator Qualification and Certification, to clarify the training and certification requirements for crane operators and add a new requirement for employers to evaluate crane operators.
Be Safe on That Scaffold
Scaffolds can provide a safe and more efficient way to work in construction, but their use is also one of the leasing causes of injuries on construction sites. It is important to recognize scaffolding hazards and make sure every scaffold is set up and used properly.
Be Part of the Safety Stand-Down May 7-11
NAHB and Builders Mutual Insurance Company are again inviting building and remodeling companies to take part in the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down May 7-11 to emphasize the importance of jobsite safety, particularly when it comes to preventing falls.
Distracted Driving: The ‘Multitasking’ Myth
The National Safety Council observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April because as mobile phones become increasingly indispensable to the job as well as people’s home lives, and as the dashboard in your car becomes increasingly interactive, it’s harder and harder to pay attention to the road when you drive. But pay attention we must: Multitasking doesn’t work in the driver’s seat.
Get Free Safety Training for Your HBA
NAHB and the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI) will kick off their first fall prevention training of the year in Raleigh, N.C. at the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County on April 3.
SoCal Builders Work to Change the Safety ‘Mindset’
The Southern California Builders Safety Alliance is making jobsites safer, one builder and one trade at a time.
Home Builders Seek Better Cooperation with OSHA to Improve Worker Safety
NAHB today called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to expand its small business compliance assistance to help home builders and other small business owners to improve the safety of their operations.
Fall Prevention Class Now Offered Through NAHB
As part of a renewed emphasis on keeping employees and subs safer on the jobsite, NAHB is launching a new series of free classes that may be coming to an HBA near you.
