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
OSHA Grant Enables Free Fall-Prevention Training
A $150,000 OSHA grant will enable NAHB, in partnership with the Job-Site Safety Institute, to continue offering fall-protection safety training
Jobsite Safety
New OSHA System Could Lead to More Construction Site Inspections
A new OSHA weighting system for workplace safety and health inspections went into effect on October 1. The new system adds enforcement initiatives…
Government + Policy
OSHA Has a New Chief for Its Construction Directorate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a new head of its Directorate of Construction. The new director, Scott Ketcham,…
Software + Apps
Multimedia App Identifies Construction Hazards
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app that they say will reduce injuries and save lives on…
NAHB
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in the Home Building Industry
Opioids are a serious problem for the construction industry. The NAHB lays out a plan to help address the problem. Also: housing market data in charts
This Week's Codes and Standards, May 6
ABC says best practices would improve site safety by 680 percent, Bay Area ZIP codes need six figures to afford a home, DOE says 2018 IECC will save nearly 2 percent on energy, switching gas stoves to electric induction, and the question--why do builder associations oppose efficiency codes?
Education + Training
VIDEO: New Workplace Safety Program
In response to the excessive cost and danger of workplace electrical hazards, nonprofit educational and training group Electrical Safety…
Codes + Standards
This Week's Codes and Standards, April 29
ASHRAE 90.2-2018 raising the bar on energy efficiency for new homes, Associated Builders and Contractors' annual investment in workforce development, Colorado's potential upgrade to energy and water standards, heat pumps reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and on-site health and wellness programs
Indoor Air Quality
Delivering Fresh Air
One way to help ensure good indoor air quality, is to install an Energy Recovery or Heat Recovery Ventilator (E/HRV). Yet, E/HRV installations can lead to unbalanced airflow in three key ways
Jobsite Safety
Unsafe at Work
According to the Federal Reserve, the "gig economy" is the number one issue affecting worker safety in the U.S. This is especially true for contract workers in transportation and construction
