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
Jobsite Safety
Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs Enhanced Nationwide Safety Enforcement
Following a sharp rise in the number of trench-related fatalities in the first six months of 2022, OSHA is increasing its worksite inspections and rolling out a number of new safety initiatives
Quality Matters
Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
Jobsite Safety
Best Practices for Safe Scaffolding on the Jobsite
These insider tips can protect workers and reduce liability
Government + Policy
OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate Delayed by Court Stay
A temporary stay of proceedings is pushing back the deadline for OSHA’s controversial ETS
Opinion
Builders Should Use Their Influence to Get More Construction Workers Vaccinated
Because builders play a role as influencers in the construction industry, they should be promoting the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine to their employees and subcontractor network
Jobsite Safety
Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum
Choices employers can make regarding cannabis and their workers, plus tips to keep your risk to a minimum
NAHB
Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard
NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB input on OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19; real estate values rise
Coronavirus Resources and Information
What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines
The National Association of Home Builders says it’s important members stay up to date on the most recent information regarding COVID-19 vaccines…
Off-Site Construction
How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction
Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Construction Workers Top the List of Most Hesitant to Get Vaccinated
According to a study from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, nearly half of surveyed construction workers said they…
