National Safety Month
NAHB Supports National Safety Month – June 2026
Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe on the jobs. The goal of National Safety Month is to increase public awareness of the leading safety and health risks and decrease the number of injuries and deaths at the jobsite, on the road, and in the home.
Each week in June will focus on a different workplace safety topic, aligning with the campaign from the National Safety Council. NAHB encourages members to hold brief safety stand downs each week on the designated safety topics.
Weekly Safety Topics
Week 1: June 1-6 – Moving Safety Forward
The month kicks off with a focus on advancing a culture of safety on the jobsite. NAHB's Safety & Health Program is a model written safety plan offering small to medium-sized home builders and remodelers everything they need to construct a comprehensive safety program, including notifications to be posted on job sites. NAHB's Video Toolbox Talks are the perfect way to engage workers on specific safety topics.
Builders Mutual’s WorkSafe program also provides safety training resources home builders can use for new hires and seasoned pros. And listen to the episode of Builders Mutual's podcast titled Building a Culture of Safety for more tips on safety culture.
Week 2: June 7-13 –Staying Safe on the Roads
Getting to and from a job site can often be just as dangerous as working on one. Remind your workers that safe driving is a choice everyone should make by promising to 1) Never operate a vehicle while impaired, and 2) Never text and drive. Learn more about safe driving practices on and off the job site in NAHB's Safe Driving video toolbox talk.
Also, check out the blog post, Ten and Two: 10 Lessons for Safe Driving from Builders Mutual.
Week 3: June 14-20 – Promoting Holistic Worker Health
NAHB and its partners, including Builders Mutual, have been focused on mental health and wellness for years. There is a stigma in construction about reaching out for help that we are determined to end. If you or anyone you know are struggling, please reach out for help, even if it's just a conversation. Many more resources can be found on NAHB's Mental Health and Wellbeing page.
Builders Mutual also has a great podcast episode to check out, Mental Health in the Workplace.
Week 4: June 21-30 – Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Fatalities resulting from falls on jobsites continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees. NAHB has numerous resources for home builders to learn best practices in fall prevention, including video toolbox talks on fall prevention, ladder safety, scaffolding safety, roofing safety, and much more.
Builders Mutual has a long-running campaign, Put Your Guard Up, focused on the importance of guardrails on home building sites.
Additional Resources
- NAHB Video Toolbox Talks
- NAHB Safety Program Toolkits for Builders, Siding Contractors and Remodelers
- National Safety Month Public Materials
- Builders Mutual Risk Management and Safety Materials
Share Your Story
Post pictures and recaps on social media after your stand downs using the hashtags #NSM and/or #Safety365 and tag @NAHBhome and @NSCsafety to show your support for National Safety Month.
