National Safety Month
NAHB Supports National Safety Month – June 2025
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 1-7 – Continuous Improvement
NAHB's Safety & Health Program is a model written safety plan designed for small to medium-sized home builders and general contractors. This resource provides everything a builder needs to construct a comprehensive safety program, including notifications to be posted on job sites. Individual parts of the plan can be updated as needed for continuous improvement.
Week 2: June 8-14 – Employee Engagement
With a solid safety plan in place, builders now have to engage their employees for training and refreshers. NAHB's Video Toolbox Talks are the perfect way to engage workers on specific safety topics. These short videos feature workers on real job sites and cover a wide range of safety topics. Use one at your next stand down.
Week 3: June 15-21 – Roadway Safety
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, 2) Never try to "make up time" in an automobile when late, and 3) Never, ever text and drive. Learn more about safe driving practices on and off the job site in NAHB's Safe Driving video toolbox talk.
Week 4: June 22-30 – Wellbeing
NAHB and its partners, including Builders Mutual, have been focused on mental health and wellbeing for seven 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.
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.
