Articles Tagged with ''safety equipment''

After sustaining an injury that prevented him from descending from the roof, a roofing contractor in Illinois welcomed assistance from the local fire department and its ladder truck.

When a Texas roofer’s drone became target practice for an angry neighbor, it raised questions about safety and communication on residential jobsites — here’s what contractors should know to prevent a confrontation from turning dangerous.

The story behind perhaps the boldest brand in roof safety and why it stands out.  

New technology helps solve traditional safety headaches that every roofing contractor has experienced.

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.

Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer. 

Join the Labor Department's 'Safe + Sound Week,' Aug. 11-17 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will collaborate with businesses nationwide to promote workplace safety and health programs, focusing on mental health and well-being.

Cornerstone Building Brands received recognition for outstanding safety practices from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, including an award denoting zero recordable incidents in 2024.

Members of the construction sector and related trades are encouraged to take part in a survey determining the state of environmental, health and safety in the industry.

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.