Construction Safety & OSHA

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.

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2009 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) Awards Program The purpose of this awards program is to recognize the achievements of builders and trade contractors who have developed and implemented high quality construction safety programs, as well as honoring those government officials and NAHB-affiliated associations who have made successful efforts to … 1/20/2010	Awards Program
Trenching Safety Card Trenching Safety Card 11/5/2009	PDF
Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Schedule schedule of NAHB scaffold and ladder safety training made available through the OSHA susan harwoord training grant 10/20/2009	PDF
2007 Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) Winners These were the 2007 NAHB Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) winners: Leadership In Construction Safety Award• James L. "Andy" Anderson Single Family Builder Safety Program of the YearLess than 10 home starts per year • Mark Johnson Custom Homes Greater than 100 but less … 9/30/2009	Web page
OSHA Inspection Process The construction industry has historically been deemed a high "hazard industry" by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and, as a result, home builders are frequently the subject of OSHA inspections. While in past years commercial contractors were subject to the most … 9/1/2009	PDF
Request a Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Seminar If you are interested in hosting a Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Seminar, please complete and submit the form below.  8/17/2009	Form
NAHB Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Overview The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in conjunction with the NAHB Research Center, has developed a 2-1/2 hour seminar for builders, trade contractors, supervisors, and workers. This training program focuses on identifying scaffold and ladder hazards in residential construction, as well … 7/20/2009	Web page
2006 NAHB Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) Winners These were the 2006 NAHB Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) winners: NAHB Affiliated Safety Program. The Montana Building Industry Association formed a successful workers’ compensation program — Group Rewards Insurance Program (GRIP) — to provide companies the … 7/14/2009	Web page
Jobsite Safety Handbook 6/2/2009	External Link
OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Crystalline Silica 6/2/2009	External Link
NAHB Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Spanish Presentation NAHB Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training Spanish Presentation 5/21/2009	PDF
Fall Protection Handbook, English-Spanish This publication explains in simple language what builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals can do to comply with OSHA fall protection standards. You will learn how to eliminate the most common fall hazards found on home building jobsites 4/14/2009	External Link
Fall Protection Video, English-Spanish Use this video to train workers—in English or Spanish—how to safely perform some of the most hazardous jobs in home building. See demonstrations of safe work practices and equipment use in ways that meet OSHA’s requirements. 4/14/2009	External Link
Scaffold Safety Handbook, English-Spanish Scaffold-related accidents result in injuries and deaths and continue to occur despite updated standards from OSHA. Make sure your employees are safe and comply with these standards by providing this illustrated English-Spanish handbook. 4/14/2009	External Link
Scaffold Safety Video, English-Spanish Use this video to train workers—in English or Spanish—on how to safely build, use, and dismantle the most common types of scaffolding found in residential construction, such as fabricated frame, pump jack, ladder jack, mobile, and aerial lifts. 4/14/2009	External Link
Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry Four common hazards cause 90% of the injuries and fatalities on residential construction jobsites. This course will show you how to comply with OSHA regulations and to recognize and minimize those hazards most likely to cause accidents. You'll protect your workers from harm and yourself from … 4/6/2009	Course Overview
Scaffold Safety Handbook: English-Spanish Edition Scaffold-related accidents result in injuries and deaths and continue to occur despite updated standards from OSHA. Make sure your employees are safe and comply with these standards by providing this illustrated English-Spanish handbook. Includes clear explanations and photos for using fabricated … 2004	External Link
NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook: English-Spanish Edition This easy-to-use handbook contains the complete English and Spanish text side by side to facilitate communication in a straightforward manner.The English-Spanish Edition of the NAHB/OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook will help you easily convey important safety information to ALL of your employees. This … 2001	External Link
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations Find OSHA regulations fast! This CFR contains the most recent updates to its sections, amendments, and forms. Contains: Part 1903, 1904, 1910 and 1926 General Duty Clause Multiple Emplyer Citation Policy Material Approved for Incorporation by Reference Sharps Injury Log States with Approved … 2008	External Link
Fall Protection Video, English-Spanish Just Released! Do more than tell your workers about fall protection—show them! Use this video to train workers—in English or Spanish—how to safely perform some of the most hazardous jobs in home building. See demonstrations of safe work practices and equipment use in ways that … 2007	External Link