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Articles Tagged with ''fall prevention''

OSHA

OSHA Cites Two Florida Roofing Companies for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

October 22, 2019
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Two Florida-based roofing contractors face a total of $83,348 in penalties for exposing employees to fall hazards and stuck-by hazards at a work site in Greenacres, Fla.


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OSHA Cites West Virginia Roofing Contractor for Exposing Employees to Falls, Other Hazards

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 17, 2019
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A Charleston-based roofing contractor faces $202,988 in penalties for exposing workers to falls and other safety and health hazards.


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North Carolina Roofing Contractor Dead After 15-Foot Fall

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 9, 2019
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Officials report the roofing contractor was working on a metal roof for the Bladen County Water Rescue Building when she fell 15 feet to her death.


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Hybrid Hog Dual-Class Self-Retracting Devices Meet Both Class A and Class B Guidelines

October 1, 2019
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The Hybrid Hog Dual Class Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) gives Class A and Class B fall protection in a single device while meeting standards for both classes.


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Fall Protection Leads OSHA Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2019

September 25, 2019
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OSHA and the National Safety Council have once again named fall protection - general requirements as the top workplace hazard on its annual Top 10 list.


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Ohio Roofing Contractor Imprisoned After Employee’s Fatal Fall

September 24, 2019
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An Ohio roofing contractor has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter regarding an employee falling to their death.


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Roofing Contractors Get Rescue Ready

Rooftop risk assessment is a necessary stop on every job before an accident occurs.
Chip Macdonald
August 26, 2019
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Last season, I spotted more than a dozen mostly residential crews working without fall protection.
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Fall Tech Anchor

FallTech Rotating Deck Anchor

July 29, 2019
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The new reusable Rotating Deck Anchor is designed for maximum versatility and safety in temporary fall arrest applications.
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The Benefits of Rooftop Warning Line Systems for Roofing Contractors

An efficient warning line system reduces labor, gives the crew a quicker start, and is an integral part of the job. 
May 29, 2019
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Efficient handling, a few tricks, and a smart game plan make an effective warning line that protects workers, reduces labor, and increases production.
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The Danger of Pine Pollen on Metal Roofs

Pollen Season: Metal Roofers Beware!
Chip Macdonald
May 6, 2019
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Pollen can create “black ice”-like situations for roofers.
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