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Drone Use Among Builders Continues its Ascent

Filed in Business Management, Economics, Labor, Safety and Health, Land Development by mechanical on April 16, 2018 • 0 Comments
Drone Use Among Builders Continues its Ascent

A recent NAHB survey discovered that the popularity of drones within the housing industry is not only growing — it’s skyrocketing.

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Home Builders Seek Better Cooperation with OSHA to Improve Worker Safety

Filed in Capitol Hill, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on February 27, 2018 • 3 Comments
Home Builders Seek Better Cooperation with OSHA to Improve Worker Safety

NAHB today called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to expand its small business compliance assistance to help home builders and other small business owners to improve the safety of their operations.

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Announcing NAHB’s SAFE Award Winners

Filed in Awards, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on January 3, 2018 • 0 Comments
Announcing NAHB’s SAFE Award Winners

This year’s SAFE program honors the following individuals and companies that have worked to achieve exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry.

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OSHA Delays Deadline for Crane Operator Certification After NAHB Urging

Filed in Labor, Safety and Health, Legal by mechanical on November 27, 2017 • 0 Comments
OSHA Delays Deadline for Crane Operator Certification After NAHB Urging

Under the urging of NAHB, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is delaying its deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by one year until Nov. 10, 2018.

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Last Chance to Show Your Commitment to Employee Safety

Filed in Awards, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on November 8, 2017 • 0 Comments
Last Chance to Show Your Commitment to Employee Safety

This is your last chance to display your company’s commitment to safety on the worksite. Applications for the SAFE Awards will close this Friday, Nov. 10.

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Marijuana Legalization Leads Some to Modify Employee Drug Policies

Filed in Business Management, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on November 8, 2017 • 1 Comment
Marijuana Legalization Leads Some to Modify Employee Drug Policies

With the proliferation of legalized marijuana, a growing number of home builders are having to add yet another item to their work responsibilities: modifying workplace drug policies. To help members better navigate this issue, NAHB has created “A Builder’s Guide: Marijuana in the Workplace.”

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Featured Video Toolbox Talk: Nail Gun Safety

Filed in Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on November 3, 2017 • 0 Comments
Featured Video Toolbox Talk: Nail Gun Safety

Pneumatic nailers, more commonly referred to as nail guns, have certainly made work more efficient, but their speed and power has led to serious injuries on the job. NAHB’s new videos can help avoid them.

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Take Pride in Your Safety Program: SAFE Award Submissions Due Oct. 30

Filed in Awards, Construction Industry, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on October 25, 2017 • 0 Comments
Take Pride in Your Safety Program: SAFE Award Submissions Due Oct. 30

These two past winners demonstrated to the industry that they are committed to safety and understand its importance for business success.

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OSHA Issues Interim Guidance for Inspectors as Silica Rule Goes Into Full Effect

Filed in Codes and Regulations, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on October 23, 2017 • 1 Comment

Full implementation of the new silica rule began today, Oct 23, and OSHA has now issued additional “interim” enforcement guidance for regional OSHA administrators while a final compliance directive is under review and not yet released.

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Eliminate the Dust: Complying With the New Silica Standard

Filed in Codes and Regulations, Home Building, Labor, Safety and Health by mechanical on October 12, 2017 • 2 Comments
Eliminate the Dust: Complying With the New Silica Standard

A seasoned safety compliance expert explains what home builders need to know regarding the new silica rule and how to avoid fines.

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