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White Noise: “Shhhh!”

Acoustical smoke vents help reduce exterior noise for new Cincinnati theater

Thomas Renner

September 1, 2023

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Acoustical smoke vents help reduce exterior noise for new Cincinnati theater.

Guest Column

Obstructed Communication in a Construction Zone

An inability to communicate with team members in an active construction zone is fraught with peril

Rick Farrell

August 30, 2023

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Maintaining vigilant awareness and clear communication amidst a construction site's symphonic yet perilous sounds is vital, as U.S. Department of Labor statistics reveal.

Storm Preparation

VIDEO: Setting up a Base Camp for Storm Response

What roofing contractors need to know about preparing for the next big storm as hurricane season looms.

August 30, 2023

In this brief video, roofing contractors can learn how to prepare now for the next big storm, and the roofing opportunities that come with it.

BluSky Restoration Contractors Names Justin Reiske Director of Safety

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 29, 2023

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Reiske will provide safety guidance and support to all operations business units to deliver an overall reduction of operating risk.

Roofing Products

Comfort Maxx Steel Harness

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 22, 2023

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The Comfort Maxx Steel Harness features improved padding for optimal comfort even during extended wear and a standing D-Ring with dual lifeline connection.

Pennsylvania Contractor Fined $328K for Fall Protection Violations

OSHA proposes $178K in penalties for repeat violations

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 22, 2023

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In five inspections of the contractor's worksites in Honesdale and Scranton, OSHA has proposed $178,649 in penalties for repeated failures to comply with federal requirements for fall protection.

VHeading to Hawaii? Here’s How to Prepare

VIDEO: Heading to Hawaii? Here’s How to Prepare

What roofing contractors need to know about preparing for the journey to an area in crisis following deadly inferno.

Jill Bloom

Steve Slepcevic

August 22, 2023

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In this brief video, roofing contractors looking to help respond to the devastation in Maui can learn first-hand from crisis expert Steve Slepcevic, who’s on the ground after the deadly fires in Lahaina.

Fatality

Construction Worker Crushed After Roof Collapse

The 49-year-old man was killed on-site after the roof he was working on failed, trapping him for several hours

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 9, 2023

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A construction worker died on Long Island, N.Y., on August 3, after being trapped for more than six hours when the roof he was working on collapsed; two others were injured in the accident.