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OSHA investigators report the Kansas roofing company failed to provide proper fall and eye protection for workers at two job sites in October 2023.

A Missouri roofing company with a history of safety violations is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties after OSHA inspectors observed employees without fall protection at five different job sites.

When working outdoors during a solar eclipse, roofing contractors should take these precautions to avoid severe eye damage.

Everything roofers need to know about the impact of time pressure on fall hazards. 

The Department of Labor employed “vigorous litigation” against what it's calling a "serial violator," convincing the contractor to withdraw its contest notice on March 1.

Don't let an OSHA inspection turn into a nightmare. Learn your rights and how to be prepared with expert tips from this episode featuring Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.

Diversified Fall Protection has named Travis Nelson, the company’s former vice president of Engineering and then vice president of Strategy, its new CEO.

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A New York-based roofing contractor has entered a guilty plea for one count of willful violation of OSHA regulations resulting in death.

A new study shows factors like housing, documentation and job stability impact the quality of sleep migrant roofers experience, which increases the risk of injury or death on the job.