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OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry An estimated 1.6 million Americans are employed in the construction industry, half of which work in residential construction. Each year, roughly 38,000 construction injuries are reported, with some 21,000 involving days away from work. Many OSHA standards apply to residential construction for the prevention of possible fatalities. This page provides information about those standards, and the hazards present in residential construction. It was developed in cooperation with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as part of the OSHA-NAHB Alliance. The following questions link to resources that provide useful safety and health information about residential construction. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Directives | Interpretations and Compliance Letters Where can I find information about hazards and solutions? Electrical Safety | Fall Protection | Fire Safety | Forklifts | More How can I develop and implement a safety program? Safety and Health Programs | Inspections | Recordkeeping | Posters Where can I find information about training courses related to residential construction? OTI Training Schedule | NAHB Training Information Where can I find additional information? Organizations | OSHA Publications | Small Business Resources     Residential Construction Industry   OSHA Standards   Hazards and Solutions   Safety and Health Programs   Training   Additional Information   Credits

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