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SPFA Professional Certification Program Now Mandated for Spray Foam Installers and Manufacturers in Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

June 16, 2018
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, the educational and technical resource to the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, announced its Professional Certification Program (PCP) has been added to the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).


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workers compensation

Workers' Compensation: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Richard Alaniz
June 11, 2018
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Review past worksite claims to determine the problem areas. If you can prevent the injury, then you prevent the claim. That's a win.
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA)’s 2017 Accident Prevention Contest

Over 100 Asphalt Facilities Honored by ARMA for Achievements in Workplace Safety

Annual Safety Contest Recognizes Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers with Exceptional Employee Safety Records
June 9, 2018
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has recognized 13 asphalt roofing manufacturers and 107 individual facilities for their commitment to workplace safety.


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Tecta America New England LLC Named S.T.E.P. Safety Award Winner

June 1, 2018
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC), a state commercial construction association, and the Gould Construction Institute ( GCI ), ABC’s training affiliate, congratulate Tecta America New England LLC for recently being named a Silver Safety, Training and Evaluation Process (S.T.E.P.) award recipient at the 14th Annual ABC/GCI Safety & Education Dinner held May 17th at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, Mass.


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OSHA Proposes Rule to Ensure Crane Operators Are Qualified To Safely Operate Equipment

May 29, 2018
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a proposed rule to increase the safety of America’s construction sites.


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opioid epidemic

Roof Safety: Opioids on the Roof and in Our Building Trades

We should also consider all of our employees vulnerable to this epidemic disease and do all within our power to destigmatize drug addiction.
Chip Macdonald
May 14, 2018
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Recent medical studies of rampant opioid prescriptions put our society as far as twenty years into this conflict.
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Roof Safety: Just in Case

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 4, 2018
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This issue of Roofing Contractor focuses on safety.
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aging workforce

An Aging Roofing Workforce -- Is 60 the New 40?

No company can afford to overlook potential employees that could help contribute to a successful operation
Richard Alaniz
April 4, 2018
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As the overall economy continues to expand and improve, in virtually every industry employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified employees.
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Roofing Ladder

Roof Safety: Managing Your Ladder

Dave Francis
March 27, 2018
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Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of death and injury in the workplace for roofing contractors.
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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
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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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