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OSHA citations

OSHA Inspections - What Roofers Should Expect

Never been the subject of an OSHA inspection? Planning and preparing for such an inspection is critical.
Richard Alaniz
June 14, 2019
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Proper planning for an eventual OSHA inspection can mean the difference between a clean bill of health or multiple citations and their attendant fines.
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employee behavior

How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid Entitled Employees

With entitled employees, you can't let a privileged few hurt everyone.
Monroe Porter
June 14, 2019
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With entitled employees, you can’t let a privileged few hurt everyone.
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Always On

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
June 7, 2019
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Competition for workers in roofing is brutal. Skilled roofers, office staff, salespeople, or estimators; the best are in high demand.
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roofing safety

The Benefits of Rooftop Warning Line Systems for Roofing Contractors

An efficient warning line system reduces labor, gives the crew a quicker start, and is an integral part of the job. 
May 29, 2019
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Efficient handling, a few tricks, and a smart game plan make an effective warning line that protects workers, reduces labor, and increases production.
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firing employees

"Just Cause" Employee Termination in Roofing

Proving just or good cause involves more than whether misconduct occurred.
Richard Alaniz
May 22, 2019
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You're fired! Those are words that no employee ever wants to hear and that employers hope they rarely have to utter.
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Roofing Business customer service

Taking the 'Bubbaism' Out of Customer Service in Roofing

Unfortunately, customer service and common sense don’t always go hand-in-hand. 
May 15, 2019
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Here are some simple practices and information that can help improve your customer service.
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pollen on roof

The Danger of Pine Pollen on Metal Roofs

Pollen Season: Metal Roofers Beware!
Chip Macdonald
May 6, 2019
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Pollen can create “black ice”-like situations for roofers.
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White-Collar Safety in Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 1, 2019
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Safety is the central theme of this month's issue and, as usual, the focus is on worker safety.
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social security mismatch

Social Security Administration's No-Match Letters Making a Comeback

Unfortunately, no-match letters are soon to again be in the mail to many employers.
Richard Alaniz
April 15, 2019
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Many employers still recall opening letters from the Social Security Administration about mismatched Social Security numbers on wage reports.
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Measuring Up

Manager 101: Communication Realities for Roofing Contractors

Communicating is a key managerial skill and not as easy as one might think.
Monroe Porter
April 8, 2019
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A key skill in being a proficient manager is the ability to communicate details and vision to your workforce.
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