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fall protection

Roof Safety: Roof Guardrails (Revisited)

Roof guardrails systems appeard to be the future of worker safety. Why haven't they still taken hold?
Chip Macdonald
February 21, 2018
One Comment
When it comes to totally eliminating all fatal falls from roofs, fall prevention (guardrails and restraint) certainly takes precedence over fall protection (PFAS and safety nets).
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roofing safety

Five Annual Safety Checkpoints for Roofing Contractors

Experiencing equipment failures or an on-the-road accident could cost you time and money.
Chip Macdonald
January 15, 2018
No Comments
Every workday on a construction site should include a pre-work inspection period to avoid jobsite accidents.
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Best of Success

Best of Success Seminars: Marijuana Legalization and the Roofing Industry

Trent Cotney
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 8, 2017
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Trent Cotney's presentation at this year's conference detailed how marijuana legalization, both recreational and medicinal, is impacting the roofing industry.
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OSHA inspections

Responding to an OSHA Inspection on the Roofing Jobsite

You and the compliance officer share the same goal — a safe workplace for all of your employees.
Richard Alaniz
December 6, 2017
One Comment
Whether an OSHA inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help.
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AeroEdge

Aerodynamic Roofs

Common Sense Protection Against High Winds
November 20, 2017
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If aerodynamics can help cars perform better, then why not roofs?
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winter preparation

Prepping a Commercial Roof for Winter

The roof is a commercial building's first line of defense from natural hazards.
Dave Bendel
November 13, 2017
One Comment
In areas with climates that cause severe or even moderate winter weather, a winter commercial roof maintenance program should be an important concern for facility managers and building owners.
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OSHA Issues Interim Guidelines for Silica Standard Enforcement for Roofing Contractors

November 3, 2017
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its official interim enforcement guidelines for the newly-implemented silica standard.
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marijuana in the workplace

Are Employers’ Rights Up In Smoke?

The legalization of marijuana in some markets is creating concerns for roofing contractors.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
July 17, 2017
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The legalization of marijuana in some markets is creating concerns for roofing contractors.
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improved roofing safety

Tools for Improved Roof Safety

Jim Hoff
May 5, 2017
One Comment
There are many tools available that can make a significant contribution to your company's safety program.
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Marijuana in the Workplace

Marijuana in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Richard Alaniz
April 6, 2017
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Given the reality of increasing marijuana legalization, assuring that its presence in the workplace and any associated problems is prevented has become a critical concern.
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