OSHA Health & Safety Resource Page

OSHA Health and Safety

Jobsite safety is a critical component of  the residential construction industry. With over 600 people killed every year by falls on the jobsite, builders are keenly aware of the risks involved in building homes. This is why its important for every member to have a jobsite safety plan that's reviewed with their employees and subcontractors regularly. And as the controlling contractor on the jobsite, builders are compelled to ensure that the right precautions are taken time and again.Whether you are updating your safety plan or creating a new one, please review these comprehensive resources available to you:
 

Fall Protection

OSHA Fall Protection
OSHA notice of cancellation of OSHA Instruction STD 03-00-001, the Agency's interim enforcement policy on fall protection for specified residential construction activities
Sample Fall Protection Plan
General Info for Fall Protection
OSHA Fall Protection Fact Sheet
OSHA Fall Protection Guidelines
OSHA Fall Protection Quick Card
OSHA Scaffold Guidelines
OSHA Scaffold Tips
OSHA Scaffold Quick Card
OSHA Residential Fall Protection Power Point
OSHA Fall Protection Webinar - Your NAHB member login information is required to view this webinar. Call the HBASE office at 361-8322 for your username and password.
OSHA Fall Protection Webpage
 

Working Outdoors

OSHA Working In Warm Outdoor Climates Fact Sheet
OSHA Sun Protection Tips
OSHA Heat Stress Fact Sheet
OSHA Heat Illness Quick Card
OSHA West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
 

Electrical Safety

OSHA Electrical Safety Fact Sheet
OSHA Electrical Safety Quick Card
 

Trenching and Excavation

OSHA Excavation Guide
OSHA Trenching and Excavation Fact Sheet
 

OSHA Inspections

NAHB Guide to the OSHA Inspection Process
OSHA Inspection Fact Sheet
OSHA Inspections: What to Expect
 

Miscellaneous

OSHA Guide to First Aid Program
OSHA Injury Forms
OSHA Guide to Hand and Power Tools
OSHA Guide to Stairs and Ladders
NAHB BuilderBooks on Safety
 

Safety News

NAHB Review of Fall Protection Charges (June 16, 2011)
OSHA's Fall Protection Guidelines -- 90 day delay
 

 DISCLAIMER: The above information is provided as a service of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). No legal advice is offered or implied, and no attorney-client relationship is intended or established. These materials are meant for information purposes only; it is not considered a substitute for any provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards written by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.