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Florida-based CJM Roofing faces stiff penalties as a result of five inspections over the past five years that revealed workers were exposed to fall hazards.
Today's news is full of stories of roofing contractors from every state being OSHA-cited and heavily penalized for willful violations, as well as successfully sued for criminal and civil negligence for failing to provide fall protection for their employees. Why?
OSHA's updated website is designed to boost workplace safety by making resources more accessible and facilitating easy online registration of OSHA safety courses.
Autodesk Construction Solutions is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to provide contractors with safety harnesses specifically sized for women.
OSHA has cited Proctor Enterprises Inc. — based in Stanley, N.Y., and doing business as Proctor Roofing and Contracting — for exposing employees to falls, slapping the company with $116,686 in penalties.
OSHA has established a website to help employers like roofing contractors to prevent worker fatigue and avoid potential incidents and injuries in the workplace.
