Safety
NFL Pro-Bowler Says Communication Key in Addressing Mental Health
Raising awareness about mental health issues by encouraging open and honest conversations is a first step in improving overall worker safety and health. Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson sat down for an interview to discuss the mental health challenges that led him to miss three games in October.
NAHB Publishes Guidance for Members on OSHA Vaccination and Testing Rule
The new mandates are being fought in court, but some provisions go into effect Dec. 6, and OSHA inspectors could issue violations beginning then.
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccinations or Testing
The Labor Department this morning published the details of an emergency temporary standard from OSHA that will require all business with 100+ employees to mandate vaccinations for their workers or weekly COVID-19 tests.
Put Your Guard Up: Guardrails Protect Everyone
The second annual Guardrail Safety Week is Oct. 18-22, 2021. Take time to assess your jobsite for fall hazards and guardrails and Put Your Guard Up.
Use Fire Prevention Week to Review Your Housekeeping and Storage Practices
This week is National Fire Prevention Week. Although mostly geared toward home owners, home builders can use the week to review their jobsite fire safety practices.
What the Biden Vaccine Mandate Means for Home Builders
The new vaccine mandate from the Biden administration will be enforced through a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) from OSHA in the coming weeks.
Use New NAHB Jobsite Video Resources During National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, focusing on preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. NAHB has two new videos to help.
Is Your Safety Plan the Best in the Business? Find Out in the SAFE Awards
The NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence awards program is taking applications. Enter today to be recognized as a safety leader in the building industry.
Join NAHB on Aug. 17 for a Free Town Hall on Safe Trenching
NAHB is hosting a free town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. that will cover safe trenching techniques and practices and answer questions from participants.
Members Encouraged to Participate in Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 9-15
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety programs, and to offer information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe.
