Due to an increase in the number of phishing attempts and their sophistication, we want to make sure our members know when you are receiving a legitimate email from the GHBA versus a phishing scam. …
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COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down
NAHB encourages members and all other residential construction companies to halt work for at least 10 minutes the week of January 11-15, 2021, for a COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down to remind workers what they …
An Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from GHBA President Rob Hellyer
GHBA Members: Thank you for your dedication to building and remodeling our region’s homes and for your steadfast commitment to jobsite safety during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted local housing affordability …
Coronavirus Could Affect OSHA Compliance on Home Building Sites
Source: National Association of Home Builders The effects of the COVID-19 illness associated with a new coronavirus have already proven to be extraordinarily broad, ranging from the obvious strain on countries’ healthcare systems to a …
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Resources for Businesses Amid COVID-19 Threat
In an effort to keep our members informed on the latest news, resources and information during this unprecedented time, we’d like to share some practical guidance for maintaining safe work practices, preventing the spread of …
OSHA’s New e-Reporting Requirements for Workplace Injuries and Illness
OSHA issued a final rule in May 2016 to revise its Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulation. The final rule became effective on January 1, 2017, and requires employers in certain industries to …
March is National Ladder Safety Month
Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. On the jobsite, your life literally can depend on knowing how to properly inspect, use, and care for this tool. Incidents …
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OSHA, OSHA, OSHA
OSHA Reaches Confined Spaces Litigation Settlement On May 24, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement regarding the settlement to the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction final rule. This settlement comes …