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Roofing Safety

Labor Dept. Prepared to Seize Assets, Contractor Pays $365K Fine

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 29, 2024
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The Department of Labor took what some have called 'unprecedented action' in seeking collection of debts owed by a Chicago-area contractor. With interest, the Illinois man owed more than $360K in penalties; the agency was preparing to lien the owner's personal property.


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Werner introduced the ProForm Switchpoint for its ProForm SP Full Body Harness to create a self-rescue system (pictured).
Saftey Innovation

Werner Introduces New ‘Self-Rescue’ Harness Add-On for Post-Fall Safety

The “ProForm Switchpoint Self-Rescue System” provides controlled lowering and simple transition for descent
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 24, 2024
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Werner unveiled the ProForm Switchpoint self-rescue system, allowing workers to self-rescue from falls using their ProForm SP harness. 


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Roofing Safety

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor Following Worker's Fatal Fall from Ladder Scaffolding

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 21, 2024
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OSHA investigators say the roofing employee fell 27 feet while attempting to carry materials and climb a ladder jack scaffold.


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A house fire in Westbrook, Conn., required engines from three towns to bring under control. A firefighter fell through the roof. Two occupants were treated for minor injuries. (Photo of the burned roof.)
Connecticut Dispatch

Firefighter Falls Through Roof, 2 Injured, in House Fire

Early morning weekend blaze in Westbrook, Conn., injures residents; firefighter walks away unscathed after falling through roof
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 20, 2024
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An early morning fire in Westbrook, Conn., on Sunday injured two residents and saw a firefighter fall through the roof. 


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Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department (building pictured) will begin a grant program modeled after Alabama, offering homeowners a stipend to install more weather-resistant Fortified roofs.
Resiliency

Oklahoma to Offer Grants Encouraging Storm-Resistant Roof Installs

State’s Insurance Department promotes ‘Fortified’ roof installation with grants that could offset costs 10-15% beginning in 2025
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 17, 2024
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Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.


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Are Blanket Safety Rules for Roofers a Good Idea?

Controls implemented to reduce hazards must not only be feasible, they also can’t create a greater threat
Tammy Clark
Tammy Clark
May 10, 2024
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Industry trends show a rise in 'blanket safety measures' by contractors, risking greater hazards; understanding roles is crucial to avoid such risks and educating on safety principles is vital.
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Georgia Contractor Fined $46K After Employee Dies From Fall

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 7, 2024
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The employee was installing metal roofing sheets on a building in November 2023, when they fell 12 feet onto a concrete slab below and suffered traumatic head injuries.


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Editor's Note discussing Roofing Contractor magazine's new Safety Advisor eNewsletter (man on roof in harness pictured).

Safety Advisor: Roofing Contractor’s Latest Safety Tool

RC’s free new digital newsletter gets positive reviews from roofing companies of all sizes and specialties. Sign up now!
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
May 3, 2024
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RC launches the Safety Advisor eNewsletter to inform commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and developments in rooftop safety. Sign up now!
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Roofing Safety

Werner Kicks Off Month of May with 500 Nationwide Safety Training Sessions

Werner to train up to 65,000 trade and construction pros nationwide on safety and fall protection best practices
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 30, 2024
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Werner is providing focused Stand-Down training throughout the month of May and additional educational safety training and resources available year-round.


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Roofing Safety

NRCA, OSHA Team Up for Safety Stand Down May 6-10

Roofing contractors everywhere are encouraged to join the annual safety campaign to stop fatal falls on jobsites around the country.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
April 25, 2024
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Join the NRCA and OSHA in renewing a commitment to fall safety on jobsites for roofing contractors during Safety Stand Down May 6-10. 


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