Governmental regulations and their enforcement are always a key concern for roofing contractors, and the rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were in the news a lot this year, as OSHA issued new residential fall protection enforcement guidelines.
Eric Harbin, Director, Office of Construction Services for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, was on hand at Best of Success to provide an update on current OSHA initiatives. Harbin gave an overview of current efforts in several areas, including provisions for backing up vehicles, reinforced concrete in construction, combustible dust, and injury and illness prevention programs, before focusing on issues specific to the roofing industry.