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Home » OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Articles Tagged with ''OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)''

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Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 14, 2025
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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.
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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.
Análisis de Noticias

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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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
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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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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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OSHA Punchlists become Roofer Headaches
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OSHA Punchlists become Roofer Headaches

How roofing contractors can manage punchlists and other requirements on the jobsite
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
May 29, 2025
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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can best deal with jobsite punchlists.
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J. J. Keller training service introduced for construction equipment operators and drivers.
Safety News

New Onsite Safety Training Service Designed to Improve Construction Safety and OSHA & DOT Compliance

J. J. Keller training service introduced for construction equipment operators and drivers
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 16, 2025
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J. J. Keller launches a new onsite training service to boost construction safety and compliance with OSHA and DOT standards through tailored, hands-on instruction.


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roofers rappelling on a sloped commercial roof
Roofing Safety

Missouri Contractor Fined $290K After Teen Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tragedy highlights why fall protection and child labor compliance matter in roofing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 16, 2025
One Comment

A Missouri roofing contractor faces $290K in fines after an 18-year-old worker died from falling 22 feet while working on a commercial roof. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares what contractors should do in the event of a tragic accident.


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