SAFETY & TRAINING
Safer jobsites. Stronger communities.
NDBTU member unions are committed to safe jobsites through training, education, and trusted industry resources.
BUILDING A SAFER WORKFORCE
NDBTU member unions prioritize safety education, apprenticeship training, hazard awareness, and worker wellbeing. We believe every worker deserves to return home at the end of the day, and we’re committed to providing the training, resources, and support to make that possible.
ONGOING EDUCATION
Industry-leading training
that builds knowledge and
real-world skills.
SAFER JOBSITES
Proven safety practices
that reduce risks and
save lives.
TRUSTED RESOURCES
Access to industry experts,
toolbox talks, and the latest
safety information.
SAFETY CULTURE
A shared commitment
to looking out for one another
on and off the job.
WHY SAFETY MATTERS
FALL PROTECTION
Prevent falls.
Save lives.
HEAT & WEATHER
Know the risks.
Stay hydrated.
Beat the heat.
HEARING & NOISE
Protect your hearing for
a lifetime on the job and beyond.
MENTAL HEALTH
A healthier workforce
is a stronger workforce.
WORKER WELLNESS
Safe, healthy workers build
stronger families and communities.
FEATURED RESOURCES
15 Programs
Explore individual programs.
CPWR – THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING
CPWR offers research, training materials, toolbox talks, and practical safety resources for the construction industry. Their work helps workers, contractors, and unions build safer, healthier jobsites.
NABTU KEEPS COOL: BEAT THE HEAT ON THE JOB
Heat is a serious hazard for construction workers. Use NABTU’s heat illness prevention resources to learn about the risks, hydration, rest breaks, recognizing warning signs, and what you can do to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Our apprentices graduate with recognized credentials, good pay, and great benefits — and they help build a stronger, safer, and more skilled North Dakota.
BUILDING THE FUTURE. TOGETHER.
Build a Career.
Build North Dakota.
The trades offer purpose, stability, and pride. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, there’s a place for you in the union.