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$12.7 Million in Worker Training Grants Awarded to Nonprofits

The U.S. Department of Labor announced $12.7 million in grants awarded to promote workplace safety, health training and education.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 22, 2024
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Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out!


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A 28-year-old slammed into a house and was then catapulted on top of a house; three people were inside at the time
Lucky to be Alive

Video: Man Ejected from Truck, Lands on Roof

A 28-year-old slammed into a house and was then catapulted on top of a house; three people were inside at the time
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 11, 2024
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A Michigan man was ejected from his truck during a fiery crash in Saginaw, landing on a home's roof; he was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, with the incident still under investigation.


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Nova Nascenzi, 8, saved his dad’s life after a fall from the family’s roof.
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Remarkable 8-year-old Saves Dad's Life Following Roof Accident

Composed beyond his years, a child springs into action and rescues his dad from a perilous situation
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 5, 2024
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The parents of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy call him a hero after his quick thinking saved his father, who fell and was injured while working on a roof, by calling 911 and stopping the bleeding.


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Chris Lampien, president and principal of Great Lakes Roofing
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Contractor Profile: Great Lakes Roofing Corp.

Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, discusses a culture of purpose with the company he loved enough to buy from its founder
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 30, 2024
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Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience.
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JAM Construction has racked up multiple violations for putting its workers at risk of fall hazards.
Oregon Dispatch

Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator

Third time Medford, Ore. roofing contractor has been cited for flouting safety regulations
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 28, 2024
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Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  


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Safety and Technology

AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

AI is here and roofing contractors can use it to enhance safety, communication and risk management on projects of all scopes and sizes.
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Kevin Berens
August 27, 2024
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Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?


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OSHA has released its proposed new heat standards.
Extreme Heat

5 Things About OSHA’s New Proposed Heat Standard

OSHA’s new heat standard would require roofing contractors and others to step up in order to protect workers in extreme heat.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
August 27, 2024
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OSHA takes its latest step to try and protect roofing contractors and other outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat. Here's what you need to know. 


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Roofers standing on a roof (pictured).

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S., 2024

Lessons to be learned from the most lethal occupations
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Dave Johnson
August 15, 2024
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Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.


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The Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, Kan. (pictured)
Tragedy in Kansas

Teen Roofer Fatally Electrocuted on the Job, Federal Probe Launched

The death of a 16-year-old grabs the attention of state and federal officials
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 15, 2024
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A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.


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A picture of the Chicago skyline.
Reckless Disregard

Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Chicago-area framing contractor continues to expose employees to deadly fall hazards as violations multiply, federal fines reach new heights
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
August 8, 2024
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Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.


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