NAHB Job Safety Handbook

National Association of Home Builders

About this app

The fourth edition of this popular handbook covers the key safety issues residential builders and trade contractors need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries. This updated plain-language companion to federal regulations will help you identify and correct the most common hazards on your construction jobsites. With clear illustrations and photographs, the handbook includes new and updated information on: fall protection for roofing work and around openings; personal protective equipment; working in confined spaces; heat and cold stress; hazardous materials and silica; first aid and medical services; and employer duties, including training and protective equipment. This guide should be used to protect workers and keep jobsites safe. It’s a MUST for every company safety program.

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Many OSHA standards require workers to be trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions on the job. The materials contained here will help builders and trade contractors train their workers and comply with OSHA regulations.