Articles Tagged with ''fall hazards''

A Maryland roofer died after falling 30 feet at a Bucks County, Pa., middle school, as OSHA probes whether required fall protections were in place at the job site.

Las multas de OSHA contra un techador de Misuri fueron anuladas después de que un juez dictaminara que los trabajadores eran contratistas independientes, no empleados, lo que subraya la importancia de las pruebas y los estándares de control.

OSHA citations against a Missouri roofer were tossed after a judge ruled crews were independent contractors, not employees — highlighting proof and control standards.

Roofing companies around the country reinforced critical safety practices regarding fall prevention during the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event.

A Wilkes-Barre, Pa. roofing contractor was labeled a "severe violator" after being cited for its lack of fall protection and PPE, while an Appleton, Wis. contractor faces similar penalties for fall hazards. Both instances occurred in September 2024.

Join thousands of roofing and construction professionals during Construction Safety Week May 5-9 to promote the prevention of workplace injuries and deaths.

OSHA cited Sunrun Installation Services Inc. for repeat fall protection violations, proposing $288K in fines after workers faced fatal risks twice in Chicago suburbs in 2024.

Find out which roofing contractors faced the heftiest penalties from the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety violations in 2024; the list considers penalty amounts and fatal incidents in its rankings.

OSHA cited Newark, N.J.-based RRC Home Improvement for willful safety violations at three New Jersey sites, exposing workers to falls and other hazards, with $328,545 in penalties and severe violator status.

A London, U.K. roofing firm and its director were fined and sentenced for safety violations, including lack of scaffolding and using phone flashlights while working at night, risking workers' lives.