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The 2020 incident occurred at a jobsite in Mars, Pa., where an employee fell to their death and three others were injured after falling from a roof and scaffold.

According to OSHA, the fatality could have been prevented if the Texas-based contractor heeded a citation issued a month prior to the incident for failing to provide a personal fall arrest system.

By taking the proper precautions, and employing tips like the ones listed here, outdoor workers can greatly reduce the risk of heat-related dangers.

OHSA is proposing penalties for two contractors after a roof truss collapsed and killed a 67-year-old worker in Florida.

The contractor currently owes more than $378,561 in penalties from six previous inspections dating back to 2018.

According to Oregon OSHA, this is the seventh time the company violated the same fall protection requirement.

Facilities that entered the contest were judged based on ARMA criteria derived from the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Check out a selection of items female roofing contractors can use without having to settle for men’s sizes or unisex equipment.

MSA’s new Temporary Horizontal Lifeline allows for a 75% faster installation compared to traditional cable systems.