NAHB
FALL PROTECTION TRAINING SEMINAR The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in conjunction with the NAHB Research Center (NAHBRC) has trained 180 participants in four states across the country to conduct Fall Protection Training Seminars at its affiliate associations. This past march, BASF invited Matt Murphy to host the workshop at its Miami Lakes office. Conducting in-person training on fall protection in the residential construction industry, builders, trade contractors, supervisors and workers were invited to the training program which focused on identifying fall hazards, as well as, providing attendees an understanding of the OSHA fall protection regulations and safe work practices to prevent fall-related injuries and deaths. Special emphasis was placed on how to develop a written fall protection plan, how to protect stairways, leading edges, window/wall openings and floor holes, how to use a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), how to safely construct rafters and install roof trusses and sheeting, and other safe work practices when working at heights. Each participant received a NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook, NAHB Fall Protection Video, NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook, NAHB Scaffold Safety Video, and other valuable safety and health materials.
Luis Gomez (Association Services of Florida), Wendy Murray (Alliance C.A.S., LLC), Matt Murphy (NAHB) and Stephanie Cheeke (Association Services of Florida)
A group of more than 35 members and non-members attended the training seminar to learn about the industry’s safety regulations.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW IN ORLANDO SETS PROFESSIONALS APART At the International Builders Show (IBS) this past January in Orlando, more than 50,000 of the industry's top professionals – builders, remodelers, architects and suppliers – attended the event. In addition to reviewing a variety of products displayed across approximately 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space,
many residential construction industry professionals kept abreast of new rules, product advancements and changes in technology by attending the 200 plus educational seminars covering everything from housing trends to the latest installation techniques. BASF is proud to announce that
Cobblestone sponsor Sherwin-Williams was one of those above mentioned in attendance advancing their commitment to customer quality.
Photo courtesy of the NAHB: © Oscar Einzig Photography. Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF) with Owens Corning's insulation icon Pink Panther at IBS
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BASF Cobblestone Sponsor Sherwin-Williams' Halo Fernandez, Jay Caravia and Tom Little at their booth at IBS
Exhibitors showcase their latest products to commercial buyers and consumers at one of the biggest home shows in the country.
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