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Articles Tagged with ''fall prevention''

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Roof Safety Spotlight: Safe or Die Gear

David Federly combined his knack for roof safety and artistic creativity to develop one of the boldest brands in roofing
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 4, 2025
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The story behind perhaps the boldest brand in roof safety and why it stands out.  


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A Chicago-area contractor is facing its eighth violation for safety in four years.
Roofing Safety

Florida Roofing Contractor Speaks Out Following $752K OSHA Fine

Elo Roofing leadership says safety is a priority and OSHA citations don’t tell the entire story.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
September 25, 2025
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Elo Restoration intends to contest $752,000 fine for multiple violations following a worker’s fall while removing skylights.


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Roofing Products

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
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.
Safety News

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
One Comment

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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