While working on the roof of an apartment complex last Thursday near Jacksonville, a roofer was struck by lightning and had to be revived after going into cardiac arrest.
Roofing contractors say stay-at-home directives and social distancing have slowed new and retrofit projects in both the residential and commercial sectors.
A contractor in the Portland area is facing almost $235,000 in penalties from Oregon OSHA for repeated safety violations, including failing to provide proper fall protection to workers.
Manufacturers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders are updating their own business practices while learning to navigate through and beyond these unparalleled times.
OSHA is recommending construction industry employers allow workers to wear masks, practice social distancing and keep sick employees at home to prevent exposure to COVID-19.
MRCA members can sign up to view more than 700 videos related to safety and health, including more than 450 videos in Spanish to train workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spanish-speaking commercial roofing contractors provide tips and advice on what contractors can do to protect their workers on jobsites during the COVID-19 crisis.
