OSHA

Continuing Education:

Do you have questions about OSHA regulations?

Go to www.osha.gov and click on the A-Z Index tab.  The alpha index allows you to search by subject for answers to your questions.

Need further clarification?

Contact the local OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Kelly Bubolz at 1648 Tri Park Way, Appleton, WI 54914, or by phone 920-734-4521 or email Kelly at Bubolz.kelly@dol.gov.  Note: Kelly is NOT an enforcement officer; her job is to help educate businesses on OSHA compliance.  You may place an anonymous call if you wish.

Need an OSHA poster to post at your office or jobsite?

Go to:  http://www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html.

New Web tool helps employers understand OSHA record keeping rules

There is a new Web tool that helps employers understand their responsibilities to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulations. A set of questions assists in determining quickly whether an injury or illness is work-related, whether it needs to be recorded and which provisions of the regulations apply. Click on the following link to learn more: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/OSHARecordkeeping.htm

Do you have proper safety practices in place for your workers?

Jobsite injuries are inevitable without the proper safety and health policies in place. In fact, OSHA mandates that you have these policies. BuilderBooks has the safety resources you need to adequately train your workers and avoid injuries.

Comprehensive Safety Program

The first step in creating a safe jobsite is creating a comprehensive safety program.

• Home Builder' Safety Program teaches you how to respond to an OSHA inspection, the essential elements of your written safety plan, and what safety training provides. The program includes a companion CD with a model safety program.

Fall Prevention

According to NAHB Labor, Safety & Health, more than one third of all fatal accidents in the construction industry are a result of falls. Protect your workers from falls with

• NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook, English-Spanish
• Fall Protection Video, English-Spanish

Jobsite Safety

A safe jobsite is one that's ready for an OSHA visit. Prepare for an OSHA visit with these other top-quality safety resources:

• NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, English-Spanish
• Jobsite Safety Video, English-Spanish

Scaffold Safety

The vast majority of falls are not from skyscrapers, but from projects of one to three stories and from less than 30 feet, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Prevent scaffold injuries with

• NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook, English-Spanish
• Scaffold Safety Video, English-Spanish

Trenching and Excavation

Working in an excavated trench can be extremely dangerous. Learn the hazards associated with digging in the dirt and how to maintain a safe work-site environment with

• NAHB-OSHA Trenching & Excavation Safety Handbook, English-Spanish

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