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Award Honors Outstanding Builder Safety Programs
 The application period for the 2007 Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE), which provides recognition for home builders who develop outstanding work-site safety programs, will open on Monday, Aug. 20.
For information, requirements and an online application, click here (nahb.org/SAFE).
The award honors the achievements of builders and trade contractors who have developed and implemented high-quality construction safety programs, as well as those government officials and NAHB-affiliated associations who have made successful efforts to advance safety in the home building industry.
In last year’s inaugural awards program, 19 winners in 16 categories were cited for their safety achievements.
“NAHB is a national leader in residential construction safety, and this award program both honors exemplary safety behaviors practiced by home builders and encourages others to adopt similar programs in their work sites,” said NAHB President Brian Catalde.
NAHB member companies in good standing that build residential homes or town homes using light construction methods can apply for a SAFE award. Specialty trade contractors, remodelers and light commercial and multifamily builders, as well as NAHB-affiliated associations and federal or state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials who have been nominated by an NAHB member or association, are also welcome to apply.
Awards will be made in a variety of categories; for a detailed listing, click here. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 5.
“Last years’ winners were a testament to how seriously NAHB members take the safety of their employees, from developing unique safety programs to creating educational materials to conducting weekly training,” said Andy Anderson, NAHB Construction Safety and Health Committee chairman and a builder from Pinopolis, S.C. “We know there are many more examples of safety best practices in the industry and look forward to recognizing them in the 2007 awards.”
Award winners will be recognized during a breakfast ceremony at the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando in February. Winners will receive an award and coverage in this publication.
For more information, click here; or e-mail Lindsay Cather at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8163.
 Home Builders’ Safety Program’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Home Builders’ Safety Program,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a practical guide that shows builders how to develop and implement an effective safety program.
An included companion CD presents a model safety program listing safe work practices for the most common residential construction operations. The CD features sample forms and checklists that can be easily customized to meet builders’ specific needs.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
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