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

With the Biden administration taking root, new legislation is constantly being developed that will affect contractors, all while OSHA is stepping up its enforcement. It can be tough to keep track of it all, which is why Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks it all down for Roofing Contractor and Walls & Ceilings listeners.

OSHA found a roofing and building products company in violation of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act after firing two truck drivers for raising concerns about vehicle safety.

A recent rash of OSHA investigations and issued penalties should serve as a warning to roofing contractors to step up safety precautions while on the job.

A roofing contractor is staring down prison time after lying to OSHA about a job he received payments for in 2018.

OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.

According to OSHA, this roofing contractor attempted to cover up that they weren't using fall protection after a 14-year-old boy working on the roof fell 20 feet.

A Canton, Ohio company is facing hefty fines after OSHA cited the company for the sixth time since 2012 for fall protection violations.

A new survey shows that construction workers are among the most hesitant about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine if it's offered to them.

Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR303 offers dexterity, grip, and cut protection with a shell possessing a strength-to-weight ratio eight to 15 times greater than steel.

In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.