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Home » workplace injuries

Articles Tagged with ''workplace injuries''

Andy Stulc, founder and CEO of Renovate Robotics, works on the prototype of the Rufus roofing robot.
Roofing Safety

What are the Emerging Safety Risks of Robots in Construction?

Researchers emphasize need to address human interactions as robots take on more tasks in construction.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
November 2, 2026
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NIOSH researchers caution that working alongside robots creates additional hazards.


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Warehouse Safety

OSHA Renews National Safety Emphasis for Warehouse Workers

Comprehensive inspections focused on common industry hazards like material storage, forklifts and fire prevention are expected.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 31, 2026
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Preventing injuries starts with identifying workplace hazards before they lead to incidents.


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Roofing Safety

Breaking Through the ‘Machismo’ of Latino Roofing Crews

Don’t eliminate jobsite pride; redirect it toward protecting one another so everyone goes home safely.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 30, 2026
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KPost Company's Luciano Perez offers 5 ways to break through the ‘machismo’ effect that Latino crews have been known to show on the jobsite.


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OSHA has released its proposed new heat standards.
Heat Safety

Congressional Committee Passes Bill to Stop OSHA Heat Standard

Legislation that would prohibit OSHA’s Biden-era heat standard now faces a full vote in the U.S. House.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 29, 2026
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Opponents argued that safety regulations related to heat should be mandated by state authorities.


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Cambios legales

Corte Suprema de Texas revoca fallo millonario contra contratista en proyecto de roofing

Un proyecto de reemplazo de techo en un complejo de apartamentos en San Antonio dio origen a un caso que llegó hasta la Corte Suprema de Texas, luego de que un contratista independiente sufriera una caída de aproximadamente 30 pies mientras realizaba trabajos de roofing.
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Tanja Kern
July 12, 2026
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La decisión revocó un fallo millonario contra el contratista general del proyecto y podría influir en futuros litigios sobre la responsabilidad de los contratistas generales cuando trabajan con contratistas independientes en proyectos de roofing.


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Legal Watch

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Texas Supreme Court says independent contractors cannot use a key exception to recover for injuries caused by open and obvious jobsite hazards
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Tanja Kern
July 7, 2026
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A Texas Supreme Court ruling overturns a $4.3M verdict and clarifies liability for roofing contractors working around open fall hazards.


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Workplace Safety

Oregon OSHA Fines Roofer $113K for Repeat Fall Violations

Inspection found worker exposed to 12-foot fall without protection at Lake Oswego jobsite
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Tanja Kern
March 10, 2026

Oregon OSHA fined a Gresham roofing contractor $113,852 after inspectors found a worker exposed to a 12-foot fall without protection at a Lake Oswego jobsite.


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Safety Equipment

Studson Launches HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Helmet

New Type II safety helmet introduces first-ever buckle-free HighBar system for improved fit, hygiene, and on-the-job comfort.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 21, 2025
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Studson has released the HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Type II helmet, the first industrial safety helmet featuring a buckle-free, single-strap HighBar system that improves comfort, hygiene, and proper fit.


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Roofing Safety

Bees Attack Roofers at Arizona Senior Center, Killing 1, Hospitalizing 2

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 16, 2025
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A man is dead and two are hospitalized after encountering an aggressive colony of bees while working on the roof of a senior living center in Arizona.


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Roofing Safety

J. J. Keller, ASSP Collaborate to Study the State of Safety

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 30, 2025
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Members of the construction sector and related trades are encouraged to take part in a survey determining the state of environmental, health and safety in the industry.


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