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Safety Stand Down

Are Roofers Ready for OSHA’s Safety Stand Down 2026?

National Construction Safety Week, May 4-8, kicks-off with the annual campaign to address falls from heights, a leading killer of roofing contractors.

Art Aisner

April 27, 2026

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Here’s 5 things for roofers to consider for a successful Safety Stand Down 2026.

The Department of Labor will celebrate Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 2024.

Roofing Safety

OSHA Honors Fallen Roofers on Workers Memorial Day

Hundreds of roofers and construction workers in more than a dozen sates will participate in annual Workers Memorial Day events April 28.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 24, 2026

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Roofing contractors across the country will honor those who lost their lives on the job during Workers Memorial Day April 28.

Best of Success Podcast Show

Roofing Storm Season is Under Way

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney explains that contractors are already busy reacting to extreme weather and expecting a strong rebound from last year’s storm season.

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

April 21, 2026

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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.

Worker Safety

U.S. Dept. of Labor Honors Fallen Workers with Vigils April 23

National Workers Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28 to honor workers who have died or suffered injuries and illnesses on the job.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 15, 2026

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Workers Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the country.

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Roofing Safety

Safety Spotlight: KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

Luciano Perez prioritized roofing safety as a career upon realizing that too many injuries were being treated as part of the job. He’s been fighting that perception ever since.

Art Aisner

April 4, 2026

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Veteran roofing safety leader Luciano Perez reflects on a career dedicated to roofer safety.

Safety Products

Safety Reports Mobile Safety App Keeps Facilities Safe and Compliant

New software empowers contractors to improve safety performance and get more engaged in safety processes.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 3, 2026

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This comprehensive safety management software is designed to go beyond compliance and improve efficiency, employee engagement, and cut costs.

contractor accessing a roof with a ladder

Jobsite Safety

ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Survey Amid Safety Month

Survey marks 10 years of ladder safety campaign

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 17, 2026

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The American Ladder Institute launched its 2026 ladder safety survey as National Ladder Safety Month marks its 10th year promoting safer ladder use.

contractors on a roof installing shingles

Workplace Safety

Oregon OSHA Fines Roofer $113K for Repeat Fall Violations

Inspection found worker exposed to 12-foot fall without protection at Lake Oswego jobsite

Tanja Kern

March 10, 2026

Oregon OSHA fined a Gresham roofing contractor $113,852 after inspectors found a worker exposed to a 12-foot fall without protection at a Lake Oswego jobsite.