Safety
Safety
Working Toward Affordable, Resilient Homes
A new natural disaster protection act from NAHB aims to support hazard mitigation projects
Construction Practices
Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
Checking Your Client’s Chimneys? Look For These Common Damages
Brick spalling, crumbling, moisture—these failures result from a lack of chimney maintenance. As fall approaches, remodelers must ensure their client…
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Silica on the Jobsite
Here's what you need to do to comply with OSHA's final rule on respirable crystalline silica
The Dirt on Dust, Part 2
It’s time remodelers adopted these commonsense measures to protect workers and homeowners from jobsite dust
SawStop Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Supreme Court Boost
The maker of flesh-sensing blade brake technology on saws will continue its lawsuit accusing other saw makers of conspiring to boycott its innovation
The Body's Defenses Against Breathing Dusty Air
The respiratory tract is protected by mechanisms that work to keep our airways and lungs relatively clean
The Dirt on Dust, Part I
Dust isn’t just a nuisance byproduct of remodeling; it’s nasty stuff that’s bad for employees, bad for subs, bad for clients—and bad for business
After the Fall: How to Deal With Jobsite Accidents
You just got a phone call. What you hoped would never happen has happened. Now what do you do?
Framer Dies After Fall
Accidents like this one are a primary reason OSHA is tightening up safety enforcement at residential jobsites
Zero Tolerance for Substance Abusers? Not Always
Studies show that substance abuse is higher in construction than in almost any other industry. That's one more reason why every company should have a policy.
The Cutting Edge: After the Accident
<p>What happens after a table saw accident? Personal injury attorney Michael Cushing shares some courtroom expertise, and Illinois-based Thomas…