National Frame Building Association Publishes New Safety Manual Template

Chicago, Illinois (April 8, 2019)—The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has published a customizable safety manual for its members. The template was developed by NFBA’s safety committee for post-frame contractors to address their company’s specific safety needs.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are updated frequently, and the frame building industry standards are continuously subject to developments in technology, products and equipment. 

In response to daily safety challenges faced in the industry, general guidance is provided to post-frame contractors in developing safety rules and programs for items that:

• should be part of the safety program but don’t require training of employees
• require training for work on all post-frame construction sites
• require training but may not be part of the work on all post-frame construction sites.

The NFBA’s safety manual, which is available now for members of the NFBA, addresses every conceivable issue, from fall protection to fire safety, to prevention of mobile phone distraction. Nine contributors collaborated to create the manual:

• Dave Underwood, FBi Buildings Inc.
• Gary Auman, Auman, Mahan & Furry
• Mike Dunipace, Dunipace Builders
• Steve Eversole, Eversole Builders Inc.
• Matt Greiner, Greiner Buildings Inc.
• Randy Kirts, Blitz Builders Inc.
• Josh Nowlin, Quality Structures Inc.
• Kathy Rode, Greiner Buildings Inc.
• Katy Tiller, Wick Buildings Inc.

 “Safety for the men and women on the jobsites is always a top priority,” said NFBA President, Jeff Henry. For more information, visit