Articles Tagged with ''jobsite safety''

A roofing worker suffered severe electrical burns, and six homes were damaged after a power line energized a gutter system, sparking fires in a west Houston townhome community.

KStrong's new rooftop safety system is designed for use when structural anchors are unavailable. 

Starting this month, the maximum OSHA penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations increased to $16,550; the maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase to $165,514 per violation.

Australian researchers have developed what is known as the “JHA Knowledge Graph,” a groundbreaking tool automating job hazard analysis, enhancing safety for roofers by predicting site-specific risks and reducing injuries.

In this video, RC speaks with Safety Consultant Tammy Clark about the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach to safety.

Austin Eugene Furner, a 27-year-old Marine veteran, drowned at an NC worksite after his employer, Rigid Constructors, failed to provide lifesaving equipment, OSHA found.

Publisher Jill Bloom discusses Roofing Contractor's continuing drive to propel the roofing industry forward in 2025 through expanded eNews offerings, education, and industry insights; Best of Success heads to Arlington, Texas, Dec. 3-5.

A roofing crew repairing storm-damaged homes in rural Georgia was robbed and assaulted, leaving one worker hospitalized with gunshot wounds; state investigators are asking the public for help. 

Roofers face the highest risk of fatal falls and traumatic brain injuries in construction, making awareness of rotational motion impacts and modern helmet technology crucial for safety.