Roofing Safety

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W.steps introduces PRIME, COMBI, and RESCUE ladders with safety-focused designs, stability and versatile configurations for pros and emergency personnel.

Roofing crews and unexpected fires: a dangerous trend ignites across schools and homes. Three incidents in two weeks, from California to New Hampshire, underscore the critical need for heightened fire safety in roofing.

An overlooked aspect of roofing safety is the estimator. By properly training an estimator, roofing contractors can nip property damage, materials handling and safety issues in the bud.

Severe winter storms hit the U.S., dropping heavy snow, collapsing roofs, and halting travel. Midwest and East Coast received up to 12 inches, while California experienced flooding, mudslides, and structural damage.  

J. J. Keller adds virtual reality training to its online portal, offering immersive simulations across 16 courses, aiding engagement, retention and convenience for safety-oriented training.

Named in reference to an OSHA standard, the FT-1910 safety harness provides workers with unmatched support, durability, and comfort.

A roofing worker suffered severe electrical burns, and six homes were damaged after a power line energized a gutter system, sparking fires in a west Houston townhome community.

KStrong's new rooftop safety system is designed for use when structural anchors are unavailable.