HBACA Safety Awareness
The HBACA Safety Committee is a group of builders and subcontractors that meet to discuss various safety and worker health-related topics, including new safety products, upcoming safety classes, and OSHA policies. In addition, the group shares experiences and information regarding safety trends affecting our industry and market.
As a part of the HBACA Safety Committee, the committee designates specific safety awareness months throughout the year. Each month, the HBACA encourages member companies and employees to use the following Awareness Kits to learn more about working safely.
For questions about the HBACA Safety Committee or workplace safety, please contact James at (602) 274-6545 or ashleyj@hbaca.org.
Members are reminded that this information is offered for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a total project safety program or as a substitute for federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
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Heat Safety - April 2024
Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out - March 2024
March is Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out in residential construction. The sample awareness kits outline Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of March 11.
Personal Protective Equipment - February 2024
February is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about PPE. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes a PPE overview that includes OSHA Quickcards and FactSheet and a PPE Training Guide with strategies. In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our PPE Stand Down Events the week of February 12.
Toolbox Talks - January 2024
January is Toolbox Talks Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about Toolbox Talks To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes Why do we do Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? What do we talk about during Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? What resources are available to prepare for Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? Tips for running a successful talk/meeting. In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our ToolBox Talk Stand Down Events the week of January 15.
Ladder Safety - November 2023
The HBACA announced that November is Ladder Safety Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees discussing ladder safety checklists, selecting the right ladder for the job, ordering replacement stickers, and using step stools. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines ladder safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of November 13.
Hazard Identification - September 2023
The HBACA announced that September is Hazard Identification Safety Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees talking about identifying hazards while on the job site. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines hazard identification action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of September 18.
Scaffold Safety Awareness - August 2023
The HBACA announced that August is Scaffold Safety Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees talking about safely using scaffolding while on the job site. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines scaffold action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of August 14.
New Employee Safety Awareness - July 2023
The HBACA announced that July is New Employee Safety Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees talking about orienting new employees on how to stay safe while on the job site. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines New Employee action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of July 10.
Trench Safety Awareness - June 2023
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The HBACA is excited to announce that June is Trench Safety Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees to go over the dangers of working in trenches. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines Fall Protection action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of June 12.
Fall Protection Safety Awareness - May 2023
The HBACA is excited to announce that May is Fall Protection Awareness Month. We are encouraging all our members to spend time with their employees to go over the dangers of working on elevated surfaces. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines Fall Protection action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of May 15.
Heat Safety Awareness - April 2023
The HBACA is excited to announce that April is Heat Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about working safely in the Arizona heat. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines Heat safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of April 17.
Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out - March 2023
The HBACA is excited to announce that March is Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines PPE safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of March 13.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - February 2023
February is PPE Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about using PPE to help protect themselves on a job site. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes OSHA Quickcards and a FactSheet, a comprehensive OSHA overview and a training guide. In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our PPE Stand Down Events the week of February 13.
Toolbox Talks - January 2023
January is Toolbox Talks Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about Toolbox Talks To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes Why do we do Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? What do we talk about during Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? What resources are available to prepare for Toolbox Talks and Tailgate Meetings? Tips for running a successful talk/meeting. In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our ToolBox Talk Stand Down Events the week of January 16.
Ladder Safety Awareness - November 2022
November is Ladder Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about ladder safety. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes a ladder safety checklists, information on selecting the right ladder for the job and ordering replacement stickers . In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our Ladder Safety Awareness Stand Down Events the week of November 14.
Silica Awareness - October 2022
October is Silica Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies to learn more about safely avoiding exposure to silica dust. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The kit includes information on silica related illnesses, creating a silica plan, and proper engineering controls. In addition, it outlines the action items and events scheduled throughout the month, including our Silica Awareness Stand Down Events the week of October 17.
Scaffolding Safety Awareness - August 2022
August is Scaffolding Safety Awareness. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about scaffolding safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines scaffolding safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of August 15.
Driving Safety Awareness - July 2022
July is Driving Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about safe driving. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines driving safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of July 18, 2022.
Trench Safety Awareness - June 2022
The HBACA is excited to announce that June is Trench Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about tench safety. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines heat safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of June 13, 2022.
Heat Awareness - April 2022
The HBACA is excited to announce that April is Heat Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about working safely in the Arizona heat in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines heat safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of April 18, 2022.
Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out - March 2022
The HBACA is excited to announce that March is Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about Early Power & Lock-out/Tag-out in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines PPE safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of March 14, 2022.
PPE Safety - February
The HBACA is excited to announce that February is PPE Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about properly using PPE in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines PPE safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of February 14, 2022.
Ladder Safety - November
The HBACA is excited to announce that November is Ladder Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about ladder safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines ladder safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of November 15, 2021.
Silica Safety - October
The HBACA is excited to announce that October is Silica Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA encourages each of its member companies and employees to learn more about silica safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines silica safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of October 18, 2021.
Hazard Identification - September
The HBACA is excited to announce that September is Hazard Identification Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about hazard identification in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines hazard identification action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place the week of September 13, 2021.
Scaffolding Safety - August 2021
The HBACA is excited to announce that August is Scaffolding Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about scaffolding safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines scaffolding safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place between the weeks of August 9 and August 20, 2021.
Trench Safety - July 2021
The HBACA is excited to announce that July is Trench Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about trench safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines trench safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place during the week of July 19, 2021.
Struck By Safety - June 2021
The HBACA is excited to announce that June is Struck By Safety Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about struck by safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines struck by safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place during the week of June 14, 2021.
Fall Safety - May 2021
The HBACA is excited to announce that May is Fall Safety Month. Throughout the month of September, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about fall protection and prevention in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on fall protection requirements, fall distance and swing fall and fall protection serviceability. Our Fall Safety Awareness month will kick off with a week of Stand Downs to Prevent Falls during the week of May 3 through May 7. This will coincide with the Federal OSHA Stand Down Week.
Heat Safety - April 2021
The HBACA is excited to announce that April is Heat Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about heat safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit. The sample awareness kit outlines heat safety action items, including a member-wide Safety Stand Down, taking place during the week of April 19, 2021.
Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out - March 2021
Scaffolding Safety - December 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that December is Scaffolding Safety Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about scaffolding safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes the following information, a safety walkaround checklist, NAHB Scaffold Safety, and CPWR Hazard Alert. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Scaffolding Safety Stand Down event on Wednesday, December 16 at 9:00 am.
Ladder Safety - November 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that November is Ladder Safety Month. Throughout the month, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about ladder safety in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on safe ladder use, choosing the proper ladder, and new phone apps to help with ladder safety. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Ladder Safety Stand Down event on Wednesday, November 18 at 9:00 am.
Fall Safety - September 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that September is Fall Safety Month. Throughout the month of September, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about fall protection in residential construction. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on fall protection requirements, fall distance and swing fall and fall protection serviceability. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Fall Safety Awareness week of September 14.
Silica - July 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that July is Silica Awareness Month. Throughout the month of July, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about safely avoiding exposure to silica dust. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on silica related illnesses, creating a silica plan, and proper engineering controls. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Silica Awareness Stand Down event on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:00 am.
Heat Awareness - May 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that May is Heat Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month of May, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about safely working in the Arizona Heat. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on heat injury and illness, as well as, information on “water, rest, shade”. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Heat Awareness Stand Down on May 6 at 10:00 am.
Struck By - March 2020
The HBACA is excited to announce that March is “Struck By” Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month of March, the HBACA is encouraging each of its member companies and employees to learn more about safely working around moving vehicles and falling and flying objects. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on protective safety equipment, avoiding moving vehicles and falling/flying objects, and distracted driving. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our “Struck By” Stand Down on March 25.
Trench and Excavation - February 2020
In the third of a series of Safety Awareness months, the HBACA is excited to announce that February is Trench and Excavation Safety Awareness Month. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created the attached sample awareness kit for our members. The kit includes information on protective safety equipment, accessing trenches, causes of cave-ins, and different soil types. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our Trench and Excavation Safety Stand Down on February 24, 2020.
Early Power and Lock-out / Tag-out - January 2020
In the second of a series of Safety Awareness months, the HBACA is excited to announce that January is Early Power and Lock-out/Tag-out Safety Awareness Month. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit for our members. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our an Electrical Cord Safety Stand Down on January 16, 2020.
Electrical Cord Safety - December 2019
In the first of a series of Safety Awareness months, the HBACA is excited to announce that December is Electrical and Flexible Cord Safety Awareness Month. To help, the HBACA Safety Committee has created a sample awareness kit for our members. In addition, it outlines the action items and event schedule throughout the month, including our first Electrical Cord Safety Stand Down on December 16, 2019.