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Articles Tagged with ''ladders''

A tragic accident claimed two men working on a church roof in Camp Springs, Md., after they fell from a ladder onto live powerlines.
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2 Men Die After Falling From Their Ladder onto Live Wires

The roofing employees had been working on the roof of a Camp Springs, Md., church
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Roofing Contractor Staff
May 8, 2025
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Two cousins from El Salvador were electrocuted while roofing a Camp Springs, Md., church after falling onto power lines. Local authorities, OSHA and PEPCO, the local power company, are investigating the incident.


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May 2025 Product Focus: Safety Tools and Equipment

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Roofing Contractor Staff
May 7, 2025
Discover the products that provide your company with the extra security your field crews need on job sites to ensure everyone goes home safely.
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Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Ladder Safety for Low-Slope Roofing

Prevent the third most cited OSHA violation on your job sites with these tips
Tammy Clark
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Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 1, 2025
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Safety expert Tammy Clark heads to a commercial roofing job to highlight ways roofing contractors can avoid accidents and OSHA violations involving ladders.


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Werner is partnering with the American Ladder Institute for Ladder Safety Month this March, promoting injury prevention through training and awareness.
Ladder Safety Month

Werner Marks 9 Years of Sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month

Annual campaign raises national awareness to the importance of ladder safety on the worksite; Werner provides valuable training support, resources and tools
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Roofing Contractor Staff
March 14, 2025
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The yearly "Safety Month" campaign raises national awareness to the importance of ladder safety on the worksite; Werner provides valuable training support, resources and tools.


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W.steps (pronounced “vee-steps”) traces its roots to Sweden and brings an exacting Scandinavian design and manufacturing approach that the company says produces a stable, durable and efficient ladder.
March is Ladder Safety Month

W.steps Swedish Ladders Designed to be Safe, Stable and Durable

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Roofing Contractor Staff
March 11, 2025
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W.steps introduces PRIME, COMBI, and RESCUE ladders with safety-focused designs, stability and versatile configurations for pros and emergency personnel.



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Roofing Contractor is a Hero, Saves Helpless Kitten From Rooftop

Contractor saw family's post online and drove 20 minutes to help
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 9, 2024
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When a family in Buckingham, England posted about their kitten being trapped on their roof, a roofing contractor responded to help save the day.


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OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor Following Worker's Fatal Fall from Ladder Scaffolding

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 21, 2024
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OSHA investigators say the roofing employee fell 27 feet while attempting to carry materials and climb a ladder jack scaffold.


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WorkSafe Company, a manufacturer of fall safety equipment, has announced a significant redesign of its pump jack and ladder jack scaffolding fall protection systems.
Fall Protection Product News

WorkSafe Unveils Major Design Change in Pump Jack and Ladder Jack Scaffold Safety Equipment

Fall protection systems for pump jack and ladder jack scaffolding are now more transportable, efficient for both commercial and residential in-field use
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 17, 2024
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Fall protection systems for pump jack and ladder jack scaffolding are now more transportable, efficient for both commercial and residential in-field use. IRE Booth #6711.


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Werner Celebrated a Great 2023
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WernerCo Has Stellar 2023, Receives Plaudits from Fast Company Magazine

Industry-leading products and corporate culture shone in the spotlight for the safety and equipment manufacturer
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 5, 2024
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WernerCo celebrated a historic 2023 with multiple industry awards for its innovative products, including ProForm harness and Fiberglass Stepladders, recognitions from Fast Company, OSHA and others.


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OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Top-cited workplace violation is also leading cause of death in construction
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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 27, 2023
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023, with number one being the most frequent cause of injury and death in roofing.


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