Jobsite safety - Articles | Roofing Contractor

Worker wearing a Werner fall protection harness designed for construction and roofing jobsites.

Safety Gear

Werner Redesigns Fall Protection Harness Lineup

Update adds visual cues, fit and comfort for roofing contractors.

May 16, 2026

Werner has redesigned its Blue Armor, ProForm and LiteFit harness lines, adding visual inspection cues and fit updates aimed at workers who use fall protection on jobsites.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Industry Lacks First Step Safety Standards

Recent fatal incidents show roofers are walking onto unknown roofs without defined safety protocols, often with deadly consequences.

Daniel James

May 1, 2026

No Comments

While fall protection on active job sites has improved, the most dangerous moment may come earlier, during first access.

May 2026 Product Focus - Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

The latest roofing safety equipment enhances fall protection and traction with advanced harness systems, anchors and footwear designed to improve stability and reduce jobsite risk.

Operaciones de Techado

9 Consejos para Optimizar las Operaciones de Techado

Mejorar el rendimiento se trata de acumular pequeñas mejoras constantes.

Sean Moriarty

April 22, 2026

No Comments

Acumular pequeñas mejoras constantes que ahorran tiempo y reducen costos generará resultados superiores.

Roofing Operations

9 Tips to Optimize Roofing Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements

Sean Moriarty

April 22, 2026

One Comment

Stacking small, consistent improvements that save time and reduce costs will deliver superior results.

A diagram including KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

Roofing Safety

Safety Spotlight: KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

Luciano Perez prioritized roofing safety as a career upon realizing that too many injuries were being treated as part of the job. He’s been fighting that perception ever since.

Art Aisner

April 4, 2026

No Comments

Veteran roofing safety leader Luciano Perez reflects on a career dedicated to roofer safety.

Extreme Weather

AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers

AccuWeather forecasts 3-5 direct storm impacts on the U.S. during Atlantic hurricane season with El Niño developing during peak.

Art Aisner

March 25, 2026

No Comments

AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.

Roofing Technology and Safety

IRE 2026 Safety Spotlight: TRUCE Software

TRUCE Software puts getting to and from the roofing jobsite safely into focus.

Art Aisner

February 27, 2026

No Comments

Several safety products made their debut at IRE 2026.

Unlock the Power of Spray-Applied Canister Adhesives: Proven Tips for Safer, Faster, Smarter Application

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

January 1, 2026

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.