OSHA Issues Final Rule for Jobsite Inspections
The March 29 rule amends the existing OSHA regulation for who can accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace inspections
Survey Finds Women in Construction Still Lack Appropriate PPE
The survey found that women working in construction face challenges when it comes to finding properly fitting personal protective equipment for the jobsite
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
2024 Annual Increase in OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Takes Effect
The new amounts reflect annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties and went into effect on Monday, Jan. 15
Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Letter: Mental Health and Worker Well-Being
The NAHB has been leading the charge on mental health and well-being and recently teamed up with experts to help transform the often-stigmatized nature of mental illness among construction workers
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Construction Workers Among Least Likely to Accept Vaccine
Despite having higher rates of mortality during the pandemic, construction workers are among the least open to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Data…
Housing Policy + Finance
Department of Labor Clarifies Independent Contractor Classification
It will be easier to classify workers between independent contractors and employees, according to the U.S Department of Labor’s latest…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Have 10 Minutes? NAHB Says to Halt Work to Prevent Virus Spread
It can take just 10 minutes to remind your jobsite workers of COVID-19 protocols and reinforce a safe workzone, says the National Association of…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
What to Know About Your Workers and the Vaccine
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission has confirmed what employment-law experts have theorized for some time: employers can legally mandate that…
Construction
Jobsite Workers Could Be Legally Required to Get Vaccinated
Just as healthcare workers are required to receive the flu shot, it is within contractors’ rights to require workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19…
Jobsite Safety
Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan
Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation costs, says the National Association of Home…
Labor + Trade Relations
How to Keep Team Motivation High and Create a Healthy Workplace
With numerous new challenges, concerns, and worries facing construction workers today, boosting workplace morale and improving on-site safety to ensure a healthy workplace may not be easy, but it's essential
Electrical
Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse Trades?
The back and forth on changes for ground-fault circuit interrupters and revisions to UL 943 has the potential to affect not just the reputations of home builders, electricians, and manufacturers, but the safety of homeowners and consumers as well
Human Resources
Samantha Lewandowski on Recovery-Friendly Workplaces
New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative is helping people with substance abuse disorders
