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Articles Tagged with ''safety equipment''

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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Security Q&A: Mark Landry, AMAROK

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 25, 2025
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Mark Landry, who has spent 25 years in the security industry, shares tips on how distributors and suppliers can improve security at their properties.


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Latinos in Roofing

Consejos para Reducir Lesiones en la Cabeza para Contratistas de Techos

Los contratistas de techado corren el mayor riesgo de sufrir lesiones cerebrales entre los trabajadores de la construcción. Minimiza tu riesgo —y tu responsabilidad— hoy mismo.
Joe Brandel
June 22, 2025
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Datos recientes muestran que las caídas en obras de construcción han aumentado más del 50% en la última década. Las estadísticas son aún más preocupantes para los techadores, quienes representan la mayor cantidad de caídas mortales. Consulta estos consejos para mantenerte seguro.


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Images after a shed roof collapsed during unpermitted installation of a refrigeration unit at a former steak house in Brooklyn, N.Y.  Image: FDNY
Safety News

VIDEO: Roof Collapse Kills Worker in Brooklyn, No Permits Pulled

A 43-year-old man trapped under the fallen roof of a former Brooklyn, N.Y., steakhouse was rushed to hospital where he later died
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 12, 2025
One Comment

A 43-year-old construction worker died after a roof collapse during unpermitted demolition at a former Brooklyn, N.Y., steakhouse, prompting multiple city and federal investigations.


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Raymond introduces iWAREHOUSE ObjectSense Detection & Notification System, or iW.ObjectSense.
Roofing Safety

Raymond Corp. Focuses on Best Practices, Training During National Forklift Safety Day

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 11, 2025
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June 10 is National Forklift Safety Day, and Raymond Corp. is inviting warehouse and distribution centers nationwide to promote best practices and safety training to help protect operators.


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Key Elements of Truck-Mounted Forklift Safety

Properly operating a truck-mounted forklift is critical, meaning safety features should be a top priority when purchasing trucks
Jason Gaydos
June 6, 2025
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PALFINGER experts share what safety features construction and distribution workers should consider when purchasing and operating truck-mounted forklifts.


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Should Prime Contractors Be Responsible for Safety?
Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Should Prime Contractors Be Responsible for Safety?

Construction attorney Trent Cotney examines the concept of prime contractors and how to mitigate liability
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2025
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If you’re a prime contractor for a job, you have more to worry about than ensuring it’s done on time. Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains prime contractor obligations and how to mitigate safety liability.


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Roofing Safety

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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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

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
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 2, 2025
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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.


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