Safety
Protect Yourself and Workers from Heat Stress
Construction workers are particularly susceptible to heat exposure due to long hours outside or working in rooms without climate control.
An Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from NAHB Chairman to Residential Construction Workers
NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke today sent an open letter to the nation’s residential construction workers imploring them to continue following guidance to prevent the transmission of coronavirus in the face of rising cases nationwide
Mental Wellbeing Becoming Increasingly Important for Construction Workers
Following a multi-year initiative to combat opioid misuse in home building, NAHB is launching a new effort focused on member mental wellbeing.
NAHB Safety Handbook Primes Builders on Newly Released OSHA Regulations
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB, recently released the fourth edition of its Jobsite Safety Handbook to help home builders navigate and comply with the latest OSHA requirements and keep workers safe on the jobsite.
Stop Preventable Deaths and Focus on Safe Digging During the Trench Safety Stand Down
Today marks the start of the week-long 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down. The stand down gives employers, supervisors and foremen the opportunity to speak directly to workers about trench and excavation hazards.
Focus on Your Job Site Safety Plan During National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, a great reminder to home builders to review their job site safety plans, especially for changes prompted by COVID-19.
Free NAHB Webinar on Managing Mental Health in a Pandemic
In a free webinar from NAHB, experts discuss the everyday challenges presented by the pandemic and share steps and concrete strategies we can take to cope with stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic.
Listen to Industry Experts Discuss the Opioid Crisis in Construction
In the latest episode of the Builders Mutual podcast, Building Progress, Tina Hill, director of workers’ compensation claims at Builders Mutual, and NAHB VP David Jaffe talk about the challenges facing people struggling with or recovering from opioid addiction, and how the crisis in construction continues.
OSHA Considering a New Standard on Tree Care; NAHB Member Speaks Up
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering a new standard on tree care operations that could add additional requirements to workers when dealing with trees, including those on construction sites.
New NAHB Video Toolbox Talk Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Safety
NAHB has published a video toolbox talk that demonstrates proper safety precautions for workers on a home building job site to prevent the transmission of the new coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 illness.
