In 1995, a forward thinking group of builders formed the HBAT-SIT. From the very beginning they saw the need to improve safety awareness in the home building industry. During the past 16 years, the trust has grown to over 800 members across the state.
We continue to emphasize safety by sending out annual packages of safety material, that can be used for your on-site training. We also publish a newsletter - "Over The Edge" - three times a year.
Now we have added online potential. Here on our website we hope to allow builders the opportunity to obtain safety information, learn about changes in safety in construction, and recognize when OSHA 10-hour classes and Review classes will be held in their area.
We require all members to have a key person complete the OSHA 10-hour safety training, designed for our home building exposures. In addition, there are half day safety review seminars required if it has been three years since completing the OSHA class
The final piece of the puzzle is to make on-site visits with members. Our staff will be visiting job sites throughout the state to discuss safety issues with you and to make suggestions to have a safer work environment. This program has served our members well. We have been able to maintain a loss record well below the industry average for the past 17 years.