HomeSafe® Colorado

About the HomeSafe® Colorado Program

The HomeSafe Colorado Partnership Agreement between the Denver and Englewood Offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) was created to encourage employers in the residential homebuilding industry to strive for accident free jobsites through effective safety and health training, job site risk assessments, and enforcement.

On June 17th, 2016, representatives from OSHA and the HBA of Metro Denver came together to execute the new HomeSafe Partnership Agreement, extending the partnership through June 2019.

View Photos of the Signing Ceremony Here!

HomeSafe® Colorado, was a first-of-its-kind program that began as a partnership between the HBA and OSHA. HomeSafe® Colorado was born to level the playing field among home builders in Colorado. The program has won numerous awards since its inception.

The HomeSafe® Colorado program is now operated by the JobSite 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.

HBA membership, while strongly encouraged, is not required to become a HomeSafe® Colorado member. Both builders and their trade partners are eligible for HomeSafe® Colorado membership.

2019 Committee Leadership

Chair: Chuck Roberts, Haberer Carpentry

Vice Chairs: Leota Buckman & Terry Brown, Oakwood Homes

Treasurer: Dave Highfield, Fortress Framing

Risk Assessment Sub-Committee Chair: Chuck Roberts, Haberer Carpentry

Training Sub-Committee Chair: Brian Gillen, Simpson Strong-Tie

Training Sub-Committee Co-Chair: Lacy McCormick, Fortress Framing

2018 - Chair: Jason Harris, TRI Pointe Homes

Committee Members

OSHA Representative: Chad Vivian, CSP, OSHA Englewood Area Office

Member:  David Baltz, Phoenix Framing
Member:  Jeff Palumbo, Shea Homes
Member:  Dan Johnson, SFI Compliance, Inc.
Member:  Terry Brown, Oakwood Homes
Member:  Lacy McCormick, Fortress Framing
Member:  Dave Highfield, Fortress Framing
Member: Kyle Ellis, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods
Member: Ron Stanton, Thrive HomeBuilders
Member:  Stewart Miller, Van Dyk Construction

HBA Liaison: HBA CEO, Chérie Talbert, 303-551-6734

Safety in the News

Dedication to Safety Pays Off for Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

LOUISVILLE – September 2018. (Hard) Hats off to Boulder Creek Neighborhoods for successfully completing the necessary steps to reach the highest honor awarded within the HomeSafe Colorado Partnership Agreement - Master Builder Status.

The much sought after, rarely achieved Master Builder status is the culmination of several years’ worth of dedication to safety. Boulder Creek Neighborhoods began their quest for Master Builder in 2015 after a routine OSHA audit of the Boulder Creek job sites. Members of the Boulder Creek construction team recognized the opportunity to further a culture of safety and a more consistent process to both meet and exceed industry safety standards.

Boulder Creek quickly established a task force comprised of four construction professionals to map a course to creating a world-class culture of safety. This team dedicated time and resources, taking the initial step of joining the HBA of Metro Denver's JobSite Safety Committee. Boulder Creek took advantage of the resources available within the Committee to examine and improve their overall safety program. They fully emerged themselves into the JobSite Safety Committee and quickly became a go-to member, supporting the programs in a mutually beneficial environment.

Quoting Boulder Creek Community Superintendent and Safety Team Lead, Jacob Janisch - “Throughout our journey we have seen a cultural change within the Boulder Creek community, including our employees, trade partners and industry peers. The Safety Team has grown and now encompasses office representation and a land development representative. We now have a high level of accountability. A company full of pride, safety and accomplishment.”

The Boulder Creek Safety Team is confident their efforts have been successful. In September BNC proudly invited OSHA onto construction sites for an informal audit. The result of the audit was the formal qualification for the highest honor within the HomeSafe Colorado program; Master Builder. One of only two qualified Master Builders recognized, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods will enjoy all the education and benefits afforded under the program for a period of one year.

HomeSafe is a Partnership Agreement between the HBA of Metro Denver and OSHA. For more information regarding the JobSite Safety Committee or the HomeSafe Agreement mark your calendar and attend a Committee meeting the third Tuesday of each month in the HBA lower level conference room at 2:00.

Shea maintains Master Builder status for fourth consecutive year

Safety First and Foremost for Shea

Highlands Ranch – July 2018. Jobsite safety is integral part of Shea Homes’ commitment to quality and integrity, and the Colorado homebuilder is thrilled to have maintained its Master Builder status level of the Homesafe® Colorado Partnership for a fourth year. In 2015, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metro Denver in partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded Shea Homes the highest honor bestowed under the HomeSafe® Colorado Partnership granting the homebuilder Level 3 Master Builder status. Shea has worked diligently to keep that status each year since. After a recent annual verification audit, it was determined that Shea has retained the Master Builder status level of the Homesafe® Colorado Partnership through July 2019.

In pursuit of achieving and maintaining this annually awarded status, Shea Homes’ employees participate in the HomeSafe® Colorado Safety Orientation Training Program, HomeSafe® Colorado Field Focus Four Training Program, and the OSHA Construction Safety Course. This training lays the groundwork for creating and positively reinforcing a culture of safety on Shea jobsites. To meet necessary safety goals, Shea Homes continually reviews and evaluates its comprehensive safety and health program, provides ongoing employee training, and designates competent staff with the required training to recognize hazards and take corrective actions.

Shea Homes strives to be a leader in all facets of the homebuilding industry including jobsite safety. “Maintaining this status is a significant accomplishment for Shea underscoring our commitment to embrace what we strive for day after day - a ‘Nobody gets hurt today’ mindset.” said Jeff Palumbo, Safety and Environmental Manager, Shea Homes.

Award Winning Efforts!

The members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recognized the HBA of Metro Denver JobSite Safety Committee member Jason Harris as the 2017 NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) first place winners in the following category:

Safety Champion of the Year - Jason Harris, TRI Pointe Homes

Being recognized as a first place winner means that NAHB acknowledges the leadership and commitment to improve construction safety.

Each year NAHB recognizes home building industry professionals who take the extra step to ensure that their worksites are safe. The NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) acknowledges and honors individuals for developing and implementing high-quality, innovative, worksite safety programs.

The goal of the SAFE awards program is to recognize 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! We would like to thank you for your award winning efforts to ensure that home builders, trade contractors, and workers in the residential construction industry return home to their families and friends each day.

Awards were presented at the International Builders’ Show in January 2018.

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Becoming a HomeSafe® Colorado Member

Letter to Prospective HomeSafe® Colorado Members - further describing the program and its benefits - Coming Soon!

HomeSafe® Colorado Self-Scoring sheet

HomeSafe® Colorado, membership is free to HBA members in good standing.

HomeSafe® Colorado Member Application will guide you through the process of becoming a HomeSafe® Colorado member

For more information contact Chérie Talbert, 303-551-6734

Jobsite Safety Videos Now Available!

10 Key Safety Program Features

The Jobsite Safety Committee is comprised of an experienced team of professionals dedicated to promoting and developing safe working environments in the home building industry.

The Jobsite Safety Committee has created the HomeSafe Colorado program to afford members an opportunity to enhance their own safety practices. As a member of the HomeSafe® Colorado program, your organization can receive guidance in the creation and maintenance of a safety program that addresses 10 key safety components, including:

Engaging Management in the Commitment to Safety - Committed management produced committed employees
Achieving Experience Modification Rating/Loss Ratio of 0.85 EMR or LR 40% or less
Training Managers to Manage Better
Encouraging Employee Participation
Developing a New Employee Safety Orientation
Producing Written Safety Plan, Rules and Guidelines
How to Properly Use Personal Protective Equipment
Providing Accident Investigation
Developing Safety Tool Box Meetings
Supervisory Training

"When it comes to Safety: Information, Education and Knowledge are Power! The Home Safe Colorado program is the “Go To” educational resource for all residential construction professionals. The program has been designed to strengthen a company’s aptitude in the safety sector. The program offers assistance based on OSHA compliance training and graduates to the development of a complete safety program tailored to a company’s specific needs. The value of the Home Safe Colorado program will promote benefits that will hopefully minimize the risk of injury to our Colorado workforce and create a “Nobody Gets Hurt Today” mindset."

- Jeff Palumbo, Shea Homes CO, Safety and Environmental Manager

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