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Roofing Safety

Scottish Roofing Accident Highlights Need for Lift Safety Precautions

Contractor fell 15 feet after bus crashes into cherry picker
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 17, 2024
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A roofing accident across the pond serves as a reminder to take precautions when using lifts, especially when near roads and streets.


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Trent Cotney discusses navigating the regulatory climate post-Hurricane Milton.
Legal Insights with Trent Cotney

Essential Guidelines For Post-Hurricane Cleanup After Hurricane Milton

Ensuring the safety of yourself and your field crews following severe weather
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 11, 2024
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After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.



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Joining Forces

Coryell Roofing: Setting New Standard for School Roof Systems

Commercial roofing systems are not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when it comes to the nation’s primary and secondary schools
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 7, 2024
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Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma has partnered with FM Approvals to create a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems in severe weather-prone areas.
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The Scalo Companies won the RCCS Safety Award.
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First Among Equals: Scalo Companies Wins RCCS Safety Award

Honor highlights safety from an organization that demands safety compliance of its members
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 26, 2024
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The Scalo Companies won the RCCS Safety Award for its outstanding safety commitment and operational excellence. CEO Jack Scalo will speak at the 2024 Best of Success conference, Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla. 


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Roofing Safety

A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

With the right approach and tools, roofing contractors can manage the safety challenges posed by heavy workloads.
Katie Collins
September 25, 2024
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How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. 


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Roofing Safety

Feds Launch Severe Workplace Injury Report Dashboard

The U.S. Department of Labor provides a digital dashboard that reports injuries across states.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 24, 2024
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A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.


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Roofing Safety

J. J. Keller Reveals 2024 Safety Professional of the Year

These three employees show how to help their companies succeed through safety
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 23, 2024
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Discover some safety takeaways from J.J. Keller's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award winners, including driving and risk assessment.


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Roofing Safety

$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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