logging in or signing up nahb hispanic taskforce Valentina Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 230 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 10, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript OSHA Hispanic Taskforce: OSHA Hispanic Taskforce August 24, 2004 Denver, CO Outline: Outline Overview of the Home Building Industry Hispanics in Residential Construction NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach What Is Residential Construction?: What Is Residential Construction? Generally applies to single homes (detached single family) and townhomes (attached single family) Condominiums or apartments usually not includedOSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction: OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction …where the working environment, materials, methods and procedures are essentially the same as those used in building a typical single-family home or townhouse.OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction: OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction Residential construction is characterized by: Materials: Wood framing (not steel or concrete); wooden floor joists and roof structures. Methods: Traditional wood frame construction techniques. From: OSHA STD 03-00-001 - STD 3-0.1A Traditional Materials: Traditional MaterialsTraditional Methods: Traditional MethodsTraditional Materials ?: Traditional Materials ?Residential Construction Facts: Residential Construction Facts Over 80% of NAHB members are “small businesses” NAHB members will build about 80% of the 1.8 million new homes in 2004 Value of of ALL construction put in place= $84 billion Residential construction accounts for nearly 50% of this amount or approximately $42 billion NAHB’s Membership: NAHB’s Membership 215,000 Total NAHB Members 34% are Builders 66% are AssociatesHow Many Homes Do Companies Build Each Year?: How Many Homes Do Companies Build Each Year?NAHB Statistics: NAHB Statistics 81% of the Single Family Builders build fewer than 25 Homes per Year Single Family Builders THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES:: Single Family Builders THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES: Custom Builders Small Volume Builders Production Builders Related Construction Activities: Related Construction Activities Remodeling Land Development Commercial Construction Multifamily Development Hispanics In Residential Construction: Hispanics In Residential Construction Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of residential construction labor force In some markets, Hispanics comprise 77% of the residential construction labor force Hispanics In Residential Construction: Hispanics In Residential Construction Many diverse Latino groups: Mexicans (#1 group) Puerto Ricans Salvadorians Hondurans Guatemalans Even Colombians and Argentineans from South AmericaWorking in Many Trades CARPENTRY/FRAMING: Working in Many Trades CARPENTRY/FRAMINGWorking in Many Trades PAINTERS: Working in Many Trades PAINTERSWorking in Many Trades PLUMBING: Working in Many Trades PLUMBINGWorking in Many Trades INSULATION: Working in Many Trades INSULATIONWorking in Many Trades CONCRETE FINISH WORK: Working in Many Trades CONCRETE FINISH WORKWorking in Many Trades DRYWALL: Working in Many Trades DRYWALLWorking in Many Trades LANDSCAPE FINISHING: Working in Many Trades LANDSCAPE FINISHINGWorking in Many Trades MASONRY: Working in Many Trades MASONRYWorking in Many Trades CONCRETE FORM WORK: Working in Many Trades CONCRETE FORM WORKWorking in Many Trades HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Working in Many Trades HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORWorking in Many Trades ROOFING: Working in Many Trades ROOFINGWorking in Many Trades VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION: Working in Many Trades VINYL SIDING INSTALLATIONWorking in Many Trades CLEANING: Working in Many Trades CLEANINGWorking in Many Trades PUNCH OUT CARPENTRY: Working in Many Trades PUNCH OUT CARPENTRYWorking in Many Trades LABORER: Working in Many Trades LABORERIssues: Issues Communication issues: many don’t speak English (or even read Spanish) Lack of proper training Not enough training specialists who speak Spanish Lack of resources to attend training GC/Subcontractor(s) relationships (tiered) NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach : NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach NAHB/OSHA Alliance Publications Training Video Future? Alliance: Alliance Focusing on Hispanic outreach NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook Orientation video Hispanic safety summit in Orlando, FL Safety Orientation Video: Safety Orientation Video Bi-Lingual Actor: Bi-Lingual ActorEnglish/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook Covers types of scaffolding used in residential construction Written in plain language Distributed 2,800 this year English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook Covers key safety issues Identifies safe work practices Written in plain language Distributed 36,000 since 2002English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Toolbox Safety Talks 52 talks specifically for residential construction Topics include: Electrical Fall protection Trenching/excavation PPE Tools HAZCOMMEnglish/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Jobsite Phrasebook Spanish translations and pronunciations Common jobsite phrases for the most heavily populated Hispanic construction fields English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Spanish In-A-Pinch: Construction Safety Unique pronunciation key Construction safety reminders Accident reporting Construction safety commands Emergency contact information Safety expressionsSpanish Training: Spanish Training Recognizing the “Big-4” Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry Falls from elevations (e.g., floors, platforms, roofs), Struck-by (e.g., falling objects, vehicles), Caught-in/between (e.g., cave-ins, unguarded machinery), and Electrical shock (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords) How to develop a company safety planSpanish Training Video: Spanish Training Video Orientation video Spanish speaking host Follows NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook Spanish Outreach: Spanish Outreach 2004 & 2005 International Builders’ Show Protecting the Hispanic Worker Hispanic Workers, Safety and Your Companies Bottom Line NBN Online Articles El Nuevo Constructor Fall Protection with guardrails Scaffold SafetyObstacles: Obstacles Safety and the uneven playing field Lack of bi-lingual trainers Translation of materials Piece work and hours worked Training: Lack of resources Subcontractors are tiered Cultural differences Communication Future Outreach Efforts FOCUSING ON “BIG-4” Hazards: Future Outreach Efforts FOCUSING ON “BIG-4” Hazards Trenching Safety Handbook Fall Protection Handbook and video Scaffolding video Trenching video Construction Safety Resources: Construction Safety Resources Director—Labor, Safety and Health Services Rob Matuga – (202) 266-8507 Senior Manager—Labor, Safety and Health Services George Middleton – (202) 266-8590 Questions or Comments?: Questions or Comments? 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nahb hispanic taskforce Valentina Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 230 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 10, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript OSHA Hispanic Taskforce: OSHA Hispanic Taskforce August 24, 2004 Denver, CO Outline: Outline Overview of the Home Building Industry Hispanics in Residential Construction NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach What Is Residential Construction?: What Is Residential Construction? Generally applies to single homes (detached single family) and townhomes (attached single family) Condominiums or apartments usually not includedOSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction: OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction …where the working environment, materials, methods and procedures are essentially the same as those used in building a typical single-family home or townhouse.OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction: OSHA’s Definition of Residential Construction Residential construction is characterized by: Materials: Wood framing (not steel or concrete); wooden floor joists and roof structures. Methods: Traditional wood frame construction techniques. From: OSHA STD 03-00-001 - STD 3-0.1A Traditional Materials: Traditional MaterialsTraditional Methods: Traditional MethodsTraditional Materials ?: Traditional Materials ?Residential Construction Facts: Residential Construction Facts Over 80% of NAHB members are “small businesses” NAHB members will build about 80% of the 1.8 million new homes in 2004 Value of of ALL construction put in place= $84 billion Residential construction accounts for nearly 50% of this amount or approximately $42 billion NAHB’s Membership: NAHB’s Membership 215,000 Total NAHB Members 34% are Builders 66% are AssociatesHow Many Homes Do Companies Build Each Year?: How Many Homes Do Companies Build Each Year?NAHB Statistics: NAHB Statistics 81% of the Single Family Builders build fewer than 25 Homes per Year Single Family Builders THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES:: Single Family Builders THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES: Custom Builders Small Volume Builders Production Builders Related Construction Activities: Related Construction Activities Remodeling Land Development Commercial Construction Multifamily Development Hispanics In Residential Construction: Hispanics In Residential Construction Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of residential construction labor force In some markets, Hispanics comprise 77% of the residential construction labor force Hispanics In Residential Construction: Hispanics In Residential Construction Many diverse Latino groups: Mexicans (#1 group) Puerto Ricans Salvadorians Hondurans Guatemalans Even Colombians and Argentineans from South AmericaWorking in Many Trades CARPENTRY/FRAMING: Working in Many Trades CARPENTRY/FRAMINGWorking in Many Trades PAINTERS: Working in Many Trades PAINTERSWorking in Many Trades PLUMBING: Working in Many Trades PLUMBINGWorking in Many Trades INSULATION: Working in Many Trades INSULATIONWorking in Many Trades CONCRETE FINISH WORK: Working in Many Trades CONCRETE FINISH WORKWorking in Many Trades DRYWALL: Working in Many Trades DRYWALLWorking in Many Trades LANDSCAPE FINISHING: Working in Many Trades LANDSCAPE FINISHINGWorking in Many Trades MASONRY: Working in Many Trades MASONRYWorking in Many Trades CONCRETE FORM WORK: Working in Many Trades CONCRETE FORM WORKWorking in Many Trades HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Working in Many Trades HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORWorking in Many Trades ROOFING: Working in Many Trades ROOFINGWorking in Many Trades VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION: Working in Many Trades VINYL SIDING INSTALLATIONWorking in Many Trades CLEANING: Working in Many Trades CLEANINGWorking in Many Trades PUNCH OUT CARPENTRY: Working in Many Trades PUNCH OUT CARPENTRYWorking in Many Trades LABORER: Working in Many Trades LABORERIssues: Issues Communication issues: many don’t speak English (or even read Spanish) Lack of proper training Not enough training specialists who speak Spanish Lack of resources to attend training GC/Subcontractor(s) relationships (tiered) NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach : NAHB Hispanic Safety Outreach NAHB/OSHA Alliance Publications Training Video Future? Alliance: Alliance Focusing on Hispanic outreach NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook Orientation video Hispanic safety summit in Orlando, FL Safety Orientation Video: Safety Orientation Video Bi-Lingual Actor: Bi-Lingual ActorEnglish/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook Covers types of scaffolding used in residential construction Written in plain language Distributed 2,800 this year English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook Covers key safety issues Identifies safe work practices Written in plain language Distributed 36,000 since 2002English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Toolbox Safety Talks 52 talks specifically for residential construction Topics include: Electrical Fall protection Trenching/excavation PPE Tools HAZCOMMEnglish/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Jobsite Phrasebook Spanish translations and pronunciations Common jobsite phrases for the most heavily populated Hispanic construction fields English/Spanish Publications: English/Spanish Publications Spanish In-A-Pinch: Construction Safety Unique pronunciation key Construction safety reminders Accident reporting Construction safety commands Emergency contact information Safety expressionsSpanish Training: Spanish Training Recognizing the “Big-4” Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry Falls from elevations (e.g., floors, platforms, roofs), Struck-by (e.g., falling objects, vehicles), Caught-in/between (e.g., cave-ins, unguarded machinery), and Electrical shock (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords) How to develop a company safety planSpanish Training Video: Spanish Training Video Orientation video Spanish speaking host Follows NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook Spanish Outreach: Spanish Outreach 2004 & 2005 International Builders’ Show Protecting the Hispanic Worker Hispanic Workers, Safety and Your Companies Bottom Line NBN Online Articles El Nuevo Constructor Fall Protection with guardrails Scaffold SafetyObstacles: Obstacles Safety and the uneven playing field Lack of bi-lingual trainers Translation of materials Piece work and hours worked Training: Lack of resources Subcontractors are tiered Cultural differences Communication Future Outreach Efforts FOCUSING ON “BIG-4” Hazards: Future Outreach Efforts FOCUSING ON “BIG-4” Hazards Trenching Safety Handbook Fall Protection Handbook and video Scaffolding video Trenching video Construction Safety Resources: Construction Safety Resources Director—Labor, Safety and Health Services Rob Matuga – (202) 266-8507 Senior Manager—Labor, Safety and Health Services George Middleton – (202) 266-8590 Questions or Comments?: Questions or Comments?