Best Practices - Job Site Safety

Job Site Safety

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Without adequate safety and health policies in place, jobsite injuries are inevitable. Find out about OSHA standards for job sites, and how to avoid accidents and injuries.

Best Practices

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General recommendations and accepted practices

25 Most Often Cited OSHA Standards for Construction and Remodeling

Fall Protection Training

Vehicles in Work Zones Present Many Hazards

Winter Construction Safety

Workers Should Take Precautions in Cold Weather

Performance Reports & Case Studies

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Evaluation of how products and systems perform in real life applications

Is Fiberglass Exposure a Carcinogenic Risk to Humans? This report investigates the carcinogenic risk of fiberglass exposure to humans.

Worker Exposures to Airborne Lead during Residential Remodeling Activities - Results of Five Site Visits 5 case studies that monitored worker exposure to airborne lead during residential remodeling activities.

Questions & Answers

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Frequently asked questions, answered by home building professionals

Are there safety concerns with using space heaters to keep my workers warm in homes under construction during the winter months?

How can I learn about hazards of worker exposure to toxic substances in building materials?

I do safety training for some builders and wanted to know specifically about propane tanks and whether or not they are required to be inside or outside. Where would I go for more information on this?

I have a jobsite safety program already in place, and I’m getting ready to implement a quality assurance program. Should the two be treated as separate programs or can I make them both work together?

I need to design fall protection up to 5,000 lbs. Will a light-gauge steel truss support this load?

What are the rules regarding fall protection on jobsites?

What should I be doing to ensure the safety of my employees on the jobsite?

Web Links

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Recommended Web resources for additional information

Develop and Implement a Home Builder Safety Management Program The NAHB Research Center and NAHB are offering an OSHA-funded seminar that is designed not only to help the participants write a clear, easy to understand program, but will provide them the necessary tools to successfully put it into operation.

La Prevención De Fatalidades Este eTool le ayudará a identificar y a controlar los peligros que causan comúnmente las lesiones más serias de la construcción.

Lead Safe U.S.A. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) offers information about the dangers of lead-based paint and dust during the remodeling process.

NAIMA's Health and Safety Partnership Program (HSPP) North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) joined with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and key insulation contractor organizations to announce the establishment of the Health and Safety Partnership Program (HSPP) for fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool (also known as synthetic vitreous fibers or SVF).

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIOSH is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.

National Safety Council A nonprofit, non-governmental, international public service organization dedicated to improving the safety, health and environmental well-being of all people.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Search for information on OSHA's programs, events, resources and more.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Main Page. Link to information on programs, offices, state plans, manuals, construction safety, regulations, compliance, standards and more.

Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control The Office advises HUD program offices and field offices on lead poisoning prevention issues, and is committed to the goal of providing lead-safe housing to the Nation's children while preserving affordable housing.

OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry Many OSHA standards apply to residential construction for the prevention of possible fatalities. This page provides information about those standards, and the hazards present in residential construction.

OSHA Lead Information Lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. Therefore, OSHA has established the reduction of lead exposure to be a high strategic priority.

OSHA Publications Download an electronic document, or order a publication, or borrow a video from OSHA.

Preventing Fatalities: An OSHA Construction eTool This online tool will help you identify and control the hazards that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries. Also available in Spanish.

Safety/OSHA Resources available at BuilderBooks.com Publications and resources about job site safety and OSHA builder guidelines, available from NAHB's online bookstore.

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Without adequate safety and health policies in place, jobsite injuries are inevitable. Find out about OSHA standards for job sites, and how to avoid accidents and injuries.