Roofing Safety STUDSON Releases SHK-2 Safety Helmet Years in the making, the SHK-2 delivers enhanced thermal regulation and lightweight impact protection for roofing and construction workers. Art Aisner September 30, 2026 No Comments STUDSON's SHK-2 is designed and engineered for the latest industry standards. Read More
Roofing Safety Understanding the Updated Head Protection Standard on Jobsites ISEA releases ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, the first major revision in over a decade, aimed at curbing serious and fatal head injuries in construction. Art Aisner September 28, 2026 No Comments ISEA makes its first major revision on head protection standards in over a decade.Read More
Seguridad en el trabajo OSHA multa a contratista de Florida tras accidente mortal en un techo La agencia detectó varias fallas de seguridad. Art Aisner June 6, 2026 No Comments La investigación encontró que dos trabajadores realizaban labores en altura sin protección contra caídas cuando ocurrió el accidente.Read More
Roofing Safety Roofing Contractor Dies After Fall From Massachusetts Home Holger Antonio Morocho of Fall River, Mass., died shortly after falling several feet from a rooftop in a residential neighborhood. Art Aisner May 3, 2026 4 Comments OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down campaign begins with a stark reminder of the roofing industry’s top safety hazard.Read More
Roofing Safety Roofing Industry Lacks First Step Safety Standards Recent fatal incidents show roofers are walking onto unknown roofs without defined safety protocols, often with deadly consequences. Daniel James May 1, 2026 No Comments While fall protection on active job sites has improved, the most dangerous moment may come earlier, during first access. Read More
Safety Stand Down Are Roofers Ready for OSHA’s Safety Stand Down 2026? National Construction Safety Week, May 4-8, kicks-off with the annual campaign to address falls from heights, a leading killer of roofing contractors. Art Aisner April 27, 2026 No Comments Here’s 5 things for roofers to consider for a successful Safety Stand Down 2026.Read More
Roof Safety Florida Roofer Cited After Fatal Fall at Jobsite Two men fell into an empty pool after slipping from the roof. Art Aisner April 27, 2026 One Comment A Florida roofing company faces $172K in penalties after a worker died and another was injured in a fall from a two-story home, OSHA said. Read More
Roofing Safety OSHA Honors Fallen Roofers on Workers Memorial Day Hundreds of roofers and construction workers in more than a dozen sates will participate in annual Workers Memorial Day events April 28. Roofing Contractor Staff April 24, 2026 No Comments Roofing contractors across the country will honor those who lost their lives on the job during Workers Memorial Day April 28.Read More
Worker Safety U.S. Dept. of Labor Honors Fallen Workers with Vigils April 23 National Workers Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28 to honor workers who have died or suffered injuries and illnesses on the job. Roofing Contractor Staff April 15, 2026 No Comments Workers Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the country.Read More
Roofing Safety New York Roofing Contractor Fined $600,000 in Worker’s Fatal Fall The settlement with DME Construction Associates Inc. closes an investigation stemming from a fatal fall in 2021. Art Aisner February 16, 2026 No Comments OSHA investigators found that DME Construction Associates Inc. exposed workers to falls of up to 22 feet at unguarded roof openings and roof edges.Read More