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
Construction
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
Construction
Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
Labor + Trade Relations
How One Initiative Is Addressing Mental Health in Construction
Get Construction Talking is working to address the worsening mental health crisis in the construction industry with easy-to-access resources for employers
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Offers Enforcement Update
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: OSHA enforcement update; May data and trends for housing units under construction
Jobsite Safety
Biden Administration Introduces Plans to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up its enforcement of heat safety violations amid record-breaking temperatures across the country
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Publishes Its Final Electronic Record-Keeping Rule, Set to Go Into Effect in 2024
Come Jan. 1, employers with 100 or more employees will have to submit information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration once per year from Forms 300 and 301
Jobsite Safety
As Summer Temperatures Rise, There's Still No OSHA Heat Standard for Construction Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance but no enforceable federal standard for protecting workers during extreme heat
Quality Matters
Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety
Construction jobsite safety starts with requiring your crews to use personal protective equipment to mitigate injuries
Products
PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety
From fall protection to air quality control, these new personal protective equipment products are designed to help keep workers safe on the jobsite
Jobsite Safety
NAHB Offers Strategies and Resources for Managing Mental Health
The National Association of Home Builders adds new content to its resources aimed at raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention for construction workers
