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tag: safety

EPA to Present Lead-Safe Webinar on Nov. 10

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 7th, 2011

The free session will focus on lead-sale practices, compliance, lead-safe certification, and recent rule changes

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Judges Dismiss Cases Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths in Aspen

FHB_Building_News, contributor | November 4th, 20111 comment

An HVAC contractor and a building inspector faced criminal charges in connection with the deaths of four people who were poisoned by carbon monoxide

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Make Your Blowtorch Safe

cmiller, special-issues editor | October 13th, 20114 comments

Propane torches have tippy bases on one end and flames coming out the other. You could keep a fire extinguisher handy, but there's a better way.

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Feds Consider Unprecedented Safety Rules for Tablesaws

JFink, Senior Editor | October 10th, 201146 comments

Many of you will remember the heated debate when Carlos Osorio, a carpenter who injured himself using a jobsite tablesaw, was awarded $1.5 million from One World, maker of the Ryobi...

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Designing and Building Homes That Stay Accessible

ScottG, contributing writer | September 9th, 2011

The right features make it easier for homeowners to stay put as they age

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How to Get Ready For the Next Big Storm

ScottG, contributing writer | August 26th, 2011

Irene's damage is done, but it's never too early to start preparing for the next natural disaster

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Do Rules on Disturbing Lead Paint Apply to a Detached Garage?

ScottG, contributing writer | August 23rd, 20119 comments

A neighbor has hired someone to clean and paint a detached garage on his property, and now paint chips presumably containing lead are everywhere

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Good, Safe Carpentry Work Demands That We be Present

redwing44, Legendary author | July 31st, 20116 comments

Are we able to do our carpentry work well without really being present? Carpentry, in my opinion, is Meditation.

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Building a radon-resistant home.

JW_Mejia, Blogger | July 27th, 20111 comment

What is deadly and might be lurking in your basement? No, not a Ninja (well probably not), in most cases it is Radon. And it is important to know what Radon is and how to ensure it isn't a threat to your household. From building to testing, I will share what I learned about Radon while building my house.

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NAHB Cheers EPA Rejection of New Lead-Paint Dust Rule

FHB_Building_News, contributor | July 17th, 2011

Still on the association’s wish list: a reliable, inexpensive lead test kit and a provision that would allow households with no children or pregnant women in residence to waive the rule requirements

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Concern Over EPA's Proposed New Lead-Safe Rule

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 26th, 201110 comments

A dust-wipe testing rule would further boost the costs of renovations and repairs involving lead-safe practices, a recent survey indicates. But would it also alleviate liability concerns?

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Working with Toxic Chemicals on the Job Site

redwing44, Legendary author | June 24th, 20113 comments

A timely blog on the hazards of using toxic chemicals in our work places and job sites.

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Getting on board with fire sprinklers

FHBdotcom, editor | April 28th, 201155 comments

Building official, Lynn Underwood, discusses the pros and cons of installing residential fire sprinklers.

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Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real

RYagid, senior editor | April 7th, 201115 comments

An Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.

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How to Keep Dangerous Garage Fumes Out of the House

ScottG, contributing writer | April 6th, 20117 comments

An attached garage saves money and materials during construction, but it also makes it tougher to maintain high indoor air quality. Are there solutions to the problem?

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Scrap Your Nail Set and Make Your Hammer Work Harder

cmiller, special-issues editor | April 1st, 201113 comments

Fine Homebuilding reader April Uno shares a new way to countersink nails with a single custom-made tool.

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Can Open-Cell Foam Waste be Used as Attic Insulation?

ScottG, contributing writer | January 21st, 20113 comments

A homeowner is stuck with "bags and bags" of excess foam after the walls of his house have been sprayed. Can it be broken up into smaller pieces and added to the batt insulation in his attic?

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I'll Fly if You'll Buy

TheTimberTailor, member | January 11th, 20112 comments

It's breaktime, you're hot, you're tired and the call for beverages goes out. Looks like they sent the wrong guy this time!

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OSHA Relaxes Residential Fall Protection Requirements - Sort of

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | January 7th, 2011

In 94 OSHA started ramping up fall protection requirements for residential construction leaving most of us baffled how to comply. Now OSHA is reverting to an older, more relaxed standard.

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Electrical Subpanel Safety Tips: What You Can and Can't Touch When Installing Circuit Breakers

FHBdotcom, editor | December 29th, 201013 comments

Electrician Brian Walo gives a quick but important tour of a typical subpanel.

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