Articles Tagged with ''jobsite safety''

A 40-year-old roofing contractor from Rockland County, NY, with a history of safety violations and two employee deaths, was charged with knowingly and willfully violating federal safety regulations, including failing to protect his employees from fall hazards, resulting in injuries and deaths. 

Holcim Elevate suggests safety tips for roofing professionals during this hot summer, including starting the workday early, wearing protective gear, staying hydrated, recognizing signs of heat-related illnesses, and taking precautions to safeguard roofing materials.

Judge affirms OSHA’s egregious willful fall protection citations and other willful, repeat, serious violations related to a fatal fall that took place in December 2018.

Fall protection systems have undergone significant transformations, providing robust safety measures for those working at heights. New innovations, such as modular guardrail systems and IoT-equipped PPE, are helping further improve roofing safety.

ToolWatch EHS is a comprehensive environmental health and safety product offering that helps general and specialty contractors more effectively manage their safety programs.

TAMKO, the residential roofing shingles manufacturer, received 13 recognition awards from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association for its stellar safety record in 2022.

The roofing contractor has a reported history of fall protection violations, owing $31,163 in unpaid OSHA penalties.

As the Occupational Safety Health Administration bears down on violators of regulations regarding workplace safety in the construction industry, including roofing contractors, learn from RC's Legal Insights expert, Trent Cotney, on the steps necessary to avoid citations.