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
Coronavirus Resources and Information
What Should You Do If Your Jobsite Has a COVID-19 Case?
With diligent preventative measures and a rock-solid COVID-19 response plan, a case of the coronavirus on a job site does not mean the project…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
A Few Ways Contractors Can Manage COVID-19 Risks
Contractors have devised new procedures to manage the risk to employees of COVID-19 exposure. The goal is to alter project management and safety…
NAHB
NAHB's Jobsite Map Helps Builders Track Local Mandates
The National Association of Home Builders is providing a range of resources for home builders, including a map detailing which states and municipalities have enacted orders that affect where builders can continue working
Coronavirus Resources and Information
NAHB: Builders Must 'Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve'
In what is considered a big win for many in the industry who are worried about the future of their projects, the…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Shut Down or Still Working, Builders Respond to Coronavirus
The impact of the coronavirus on builders differs from state to state. Here's how some companies are dealing with being shut down and the protocols others are implementing to keep work areas safe
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Advice and Preliminary Policy From a Midsize Builder During the Pandemic
Al Trellis, president of Home Builders Network, gives his suggestions for how builders can respond to the pandemic and an example of a preliminary policy by a midsize home builder
Jobsite Safety
Cell Phones Present Safety Hazard at Jobsites
Workers who use personal mobile phones on jobsites present safety risks that contractors need to address. Many workers, especially younger ones,…
Jobsite Safety
Safe Scaffolding: Follow These Best Practices for Correct Setup
Protect workers and reduce liability by following these tips for scaffolding setup
Jobsite Safety
Can AI Predict Construction Hazards and Improve Safety?
Five notable firms have joined a construction industry group aiming to use artificial intelligence to predict hazards and conditions that lead to…
Human Resources
Why You Should Worry About Your Workers and the Opioid Crisis
A builder is experiencing pain in her arm, gets a prescription, and finishes the recommended doses. But she doesn’t throw the extra pills out. The…
