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A sheriff's office in Florida reported a roofing worker fell to his death after being struck by lightning while working on a home.

In this video, learn how to properly check a fall safety harness with certified safety expert Tammy Clark to help prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

A new study out of New Zealand shows the potential health benefits of roofers using an exoskeleton while on the job.

Leading Edge Safety, a Mo.-based safety solutions provider for construction businesses, recently introduced two new products to mitigate fall dangers. 

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows deaths due to falls increased throughout the roofing and construction industry.

The Labor Dept. announced on May 1, 2023, a new initiative to staunch the number of workplace accidents and deaths due to falling, which accounted for 13% of all workplace fatalities in 2021.

A roofing worker reportedly fell to his death while working on a North Carolina high school building on April 26.

ABC's report demonstrates that applying world-class processes dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work.

A Perry County roofing contractor faces multiple charges of violating Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act after employing workers age 15 and under.

Werner, a leading ladder and fall prevention equipment manufacturer, hopes to reach 50K people in May to support OSHA’s “National Safety Stand-Down Initiative.”