Working in the construction industry can sometimes be dangerous. Work-related accidents can cause serious injuries, while most of these accidents are preventable. Use the resources in this section to learn more about construction safety, from OSHA compliance and safety training to fall protection and hazard communication. Learn what builders are doing make their job sites safer - and what you can do minimize safety hazards and reduce the chance of an accident.
General Safety & OSHA
Learn about OSHA, how to start a safety program, the inspection process, and much more.
Electrical Safety
Learn easy steps to prevent injuries, fatalities, and protect workers from "house power."
Excavation & Trenching
In this section, find out about the many hazards associated with digging in the dirt.
NAHB-OSHA Alliance
Find out how NAHB and OSHA are collaborating to prevent injuries and illnesses on the worksite and access links to the OSHA residential construction specific Web page.
Stairways & Ladders
This section provides information on how to properly guard stairways, correctly use ladders, and reduce the risk of accidents.
Tools & Equipment
Learn about the dangers of hand/power tools and equipment and necessary safety precautions.
Hazard Communication
Find out what information must be communicated to workers using hazardous chemicals/materials and methods to protect them from injury or illness.
All Construction Safety & OSHA Materials
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Fall Protection
This section addresses how to keep workers from falling off the structure using both conventional and alternative fall protection.
Personal Protective Equipment
This section provides information on how to protect your head, eyes, ears, face, hands, and feet.
Scaffolding
Learn about the most common scaffold violations and how to protect workers using a variety of scaffolding types.
Vehicles & Mobile Equipment
Learn how to protect workers by properly maintaining motor vehicles and mobile equipment.
Safety Cards
This section provides plain language information on various safety and health topics for the home building industry.
Create an effective written fall-protection plan using the