Roofing Safety

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A contractor died after falling through the roof of a school district administrative building in Seguin, Texas, during a roof replacement project at a former shopping mall.

Troyer Roofing & Coatings in Jamesport, Mo., faces OSHA penalties after an 18-year-old worker fell to his death while not using fall protection equipment, and the company allowed others to continue working without it; citations include previous fall protection violations. 

Reiske will provide safety guidance and support to all operations business units to deliver an overall reduction of operating risk.

A roofing contractor has refused to pay the penalties related to citations for fall protection violations, causing the department to file suit in federal court.

The Comfort Maxx Steel Harness features improved padding for optimal comfort even during extended wear and a standing D-Ring with dual lifeline connection.

In five inspections of the contractor's worksites in Honesdale and Scranton, OSHA has proposed $178,649 in penalties for repeated failures to comply with federal requirements for fall protection.

Two individuals were found “living” on the roof of Lillian P. Hussey Elementary School in Augusta, Maine, prompting concerns about safety and homelessness in the city.

A construction worker died on Long Island, N.Y., on August 3, after being trapped for more than six hours when the roof he was working on collapsed; two others were injured in the accident.