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Jobsites Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer with Health and Safety Best Practices

Participants in ABC's STEP Health and Safety Management System report incident rates well below industry average

May 2, 2025

ABC encourages the construction industry to transform the status quo and view all incidents as preventable, pointing to eight years of data demonstrating how making safety a priority can save lives.

A roofer was severely injured in a multi-unit townhouse fire in West Houston.

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Roofer Severely Burned in Accident That Sparks Multi-Home Fire

Several homes damaged in West Houston townhouse community

Bryan Gottlieb

February 13, 2025

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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.

Roofers face the highest risk of traumatic brain injury of all the construction trades.

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Roofers at Highest Risk for Brain Injuries in Construction: Tips to Minimize Hazards

Joe Brandel

December 31, 2024

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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.

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Roofing Distribution Injuries and Illness Incidents Up 7.2%

Latest BLS data shows increase from previous year, resulting in more employees needing time off from work

Chris Gray

November 18, 2024

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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in injuries and illnesses in distribution despite a national drop in incidents.

Video Title care for Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing featuring Jill Bloom and Tammy Clark

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VIDEO: Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing

Learn how to stay safe and compliant, even during those quick repair jobs

Chris Gray

Tammy Clark

November 12, 2024

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Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof.

Roofing Safety

The Digital Revolution in Roofing Safety Checklists

Paper-based safety checklists create several challenges in the digital age, including real-time access and overall efficiency.

Jesse Wilt

October 28, 2024

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The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore.

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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

With the right approach and tools, roofing contractors can manage the safety challenges posed by heavy workloads.

Katie Collins

September 25, 2024

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How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation.

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Feds Launch Severe Workplace Injury Report Dashboard

The U.S. Department of Labor provides a digital dashboard that reports injuries across states.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 24, 2024

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A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.

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Safety and Technology

AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

AI is here and roofing contractors can use it to enhance safety, communication and risk management on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Kevin Berens

August 27, 2024

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Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?

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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18 2024

This year's focus is on providing resources for businesses on job hazard analysis, which is becoming increasingly more important to construction firms on large jobsites.