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A roof collapse at a middle school gymnasium in China's northwest province resulted in 11 fatalities, with construction work at the school being identified as the likely cause due to materials being stored on the roof, according to multiple media outlets.

J.S. Held Roofing Lab, an independent testing center providing technical support to clients in property damage claims and disputes involving roofing materials, has named Marcos Flores Jr. as its new director.

Beacon Building Products was named a 2023 Platinum Employer by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. The high-level distinction was awarded to only six companies, recognizing a commitment to providing training and certification to its employees through the CCO.

OSHA cited the company for lack of hard hats and willfully exposing workers to falls during a snowy installation last December.

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Commission maintains a company serving as general contractor failed to provide reasonable care to its subcontractors.

The most recent citation against the roofing company brings the total fines against it to more than $3 million since 2019.

Fall protection systems have undergone significant transformations, providing robust safety measures for those working at heights. New innovations, such as modular guardrail systems and IoT-equipped PPE, are helping further improve roofing safety.

TAMKO, the residential roofing shingles manufacturer, received 13 recognition awards from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association for its stellar safety record in 2022.

The roofing contractor has a reported history of fall protection violations, owing $31,163 in unpaid OSHA penalties.

Studson introduces the first ANSI Z89.1 Type II-rated full-brim safety helmet during the 2023 ASSP Safety Conference and Expo in San Antonio, Texas.