Tag: safety
Join the Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
NAHB is once again partnering with OSHA to encourage home builders to participate in its National Safety Stand-Down for fall prevention in construction, May 6-10, 2019.
New Report from NAHB and ICC Focuses on Code Compliance Issues
The International Code Council and NAHB recently released a new report designed to help builders improve the safety and satisfaction of their customers.
EPA Bans Consumer Use of Dangerous Paint Removal Chemical
EPA finalized a rule last week to ban the manufacture or sale of paint strippers containing the toxic chemical methylene chloride to consumers. The Agency also signaled its intention to develop federal regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act to limit the use of methylene chloride paint strippers for commercial applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.