Reagan Branch, CSP, CIH is encouraging women to embrace careers in construction safety. Construction is a career field not traditionally gender diverse, with 11 men for every woman. As construction begins an economic recovery, and housing starts’ growth raises demand for homebuilders, the field offers greater opportunity for any who would seize it.

Below is the current year's changes. Pay close attention to the Effective Dates as some policy changes may not go into affect until late 2014 or 2015.