Jobsite Safety Committee

Welcome to the Job Site Safety and HomeSafe® Colorado Information Page

What does this committee do? The HBA Job Site Safety Committee and HomeSafe® Colorado work collectively to facilitate the goal of accident- and injury-free job sites by providing education, training, safety certifications and peer support. The HomeSafe® program offers employers in the Colorado home building industry voluntary development and implementation of effective work site safety and health programs, typically resulting in measurable reductions in work related injuries, illnesses, deaths and overall business operational costs. 

  In January 2012, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized the HBA of Metro Denver as the first place winner of the SAFTEY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR for 201l. The award recognized the achievements of home builders and trade contractors who have developed and implemented high quality construction safety programs, as well as honoring other individuals and organizations who have made successful efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Congratulations to the HBA Job Site Safety Committee!

2012 Goals and Objectives

• Provide strong education toward OSHA's New 100% Fall Protection Regulations
• Industry Speakers at Committee meetings (4x over the year)
• 12 month calendar of education, special trainings and HomeSafe® Colorado trainings.
• Increase membership of the Job Site Safety Committee
• Provide ongoing technical training and support of best management practices and regulatory compliance to help ensure the safety of all Colorado home building industry workers
• Implementation of the HomeSafe® Colorado program and associated safety certifications and job site safety audits
• Ensure accurate data collection and record keeping processes to comply with all information requests from both internal and external sources 
• Identify potential candidates for nomination as the NAHB Safety Professional of the Year Award 
• Strive to be the “go to” safety resource for all Colorado home building industry employers and workers 

HomeSafe® Colorado

The HomeSafe Colorado program is operated by the Job Site Safety Committee with the objectives of reducing and/or eliminating job site hazards and helping to facilitate the goal of eliminating and/or reducing occupational-related fatalities and serious injuries in the residential construction industry.  The HBA and the Job Site Safety Committee invite you to learn about the benefits of being a HomeSafe member.  Please read our Letter to Prospective HomeSafe Members further describing the program and its benefits.  The HomeSafe Self-Scoring Sheet and the HomeSafe Application will guide you through the process of becoming a HomeSafe member. HBA membership, while strongly encouraged, is not required to become a HomeSafe member.  Both builders and their trade partners are eligible for HomeSafe membership.  For more information contact Chérie Talbert, VP of Public Affairs, ctalbert@hbadenver.com.

HomeSafe® Colorado – 10 Key Safety Program Components   

• Management Commitment to Safety Program                                      
• EMR/LR (0.85 EMR or LR 40% or less)
• Management Supervisory Meetings
• Employee Participation
• New Employee Safety Orientation
• Written Safety Plan, Rules and Guidelines
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Accident Investigation
• Safety Tool Box MeetingsSupervisory Training