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Articles Tagged with ''fall prevention''

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WERNER Launches Ready Step Lightweight, Compact Fiberglass Step Ladder

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 24, 2025
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The WERNER Ready Step is a lightweight and compact fiberglass step ladder built for residential trades professionals and includes built-in tool organization.


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A study on an algorithm from the University of South Australia shows promise in reducing workplace accidents.
Roofing Safety

5 Simple Safety Steps for Working at Height

When it comes to safety, roofers on any continent can agree the on the undeniable certainty -- and threat -- of gravity.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
August 29, 2025
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RC looked across the pond to our counterparts in England for some simple steps to follow when working at height. Check out what we found.


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Labor Department, NJ Contractor Reach Settlement Over Fall Violations

Company received four willful and seven serious violations stemming from two worksites
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 22, 2025
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A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.


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Emergency responders responded to a call at Holicong Middle School in Buckingham Township, Pa., on June 21 after a 58-year-old contractor fell 30 feet during routine repairs.
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After Roofer Plunges 30 Feet, Safety Lapses Under Scrutiny

As OSHA opens a case, questions swirl over whether basic guardrails or harnesses were ever part of the jobsite plan
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 25, 2025
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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.


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OSHA no pudo demostrar que los trabajadores eran empleados, lo que resultó en la desestimación de las citaciones.
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OSHA Anula Multa de $79K, Falla en Carga de la Prueba

Juez de derecho administrativo determina que el Departamento de Trabajo no pudo demostrar que los subcontratistas estaban siendo supervisados
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 23, 2025
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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.



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A roofing crew works without fall protection—at the center of a recent case where OSHA failed to prove the workers were employees, leading to vacated citations.
News Analysis

OSHA Vacates $79K In Fines, Fails Burden of Proof

Administrative law judge finds Labor Department failed to show subcontractors were being supervised
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 16, 2025
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OSHA citations against a Missouri roofer were tossed after a judge ruled crews were independent contractors, not employees — highlighting proof and control standards.


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Roofing Contractors Pause for Safety During 2025 National Safety Stand-Down

Event urges roofing and construction companies to enforce fall prevention best practices
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 30, 2025
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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.


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Roofing Safety

Washington Contractor Facing $300K in Fines After Roofer Injured in Fall

Contractor claims safety rope broke but investigators say otherwise
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 15, 2025
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The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says a contractor's claim that a safety rope broke and resulted in a worker's injuries doesn't coincide with the evidence.


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May 2025 Product Focus: Safety Tools and Equipment

Roofing Contractor
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

Missouri Contractor Fined $290K After Teen Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tragedy highlights why fall protection and child labor compliance matter in roofing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 16, 2025
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A Missouri roofing contractor faces $290K in fines after an 18-year-old worker died from falling 22 feet while working on a commercial roof. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares what contractors should do in the event of a tragic accident.


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