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TAMKO, the residential roofing shingles manufacturer, received 13 recognition awards from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association for its stellar safety record in 2022.

The roofing contractor has a reported history of fall protection violations, owing $31,163 in unpaid OSHA penalties.

Studson introduces the first ANSI Z89.1 Type II-rated full-brim safety helmet during the 2023 ASSP Safety Conference and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. 

J. J. Keller & Associates is now accepting nominations for its annual Safety Professional of the Year Award, a SPOTY. Applications will be accepted through the end of July.

A sheriff's office in Florida reported a roofing worker fell to his death after being struck by lightning while working on a home.

In this video, learn how to properly check a fall safety harness with certified safety expert Tammy Clark to help prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

A new study out of New Zealand shows the potential health benefits of roofers using an exoskeleton while on the job.

Leading Edge Safety, a Mo.-based safety solutions provider for construction businesses, recently introduced two new products to mitigate fall dangers. 

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows deaths due to falls increased throughout the roofing and construction industry.

The Labor Dept. announced on May 1, 2023, a new initiative to staunch the number of workplace accidents and deaths due to falling, which accounted for 13% of all workplace fatalities in 2021.