Last Chance to Learn How to Avoid Preventable Falls in Free NAHB Training Session
Workers falling from structures, roofs, ladders and scaffolding continue to be the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the residential construction industry, and most are preventable. NAHB is offering two free virtual training sessions in December to help home builders inform their workers and trade partners on proper fall prevention techniques.
NAHB has been offering the fall prevention training program to members and HBAs for free for two years under a grant from OSHA by the Job-Site Safety Institute, in partnership with NAHB. Typically conducted in person, the program has shifted to a virtual platform in the wake of the pandemic.
NAHB is offering the final two sessions to all members free of charge:
- The first session is tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET. Learn more.
- The final session will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ET. Access here. (Access code: 126 762 6418, Password: safety).
- Recognize common fall hazards in residential construction.
- Identify when fall protection is required.
- Determine which protection system to use for a given fall hazard.
- Understand the key requirements and basic safety practices for each protection system.
- Understand the safety requirements and practices for ladders and scaffolding.