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New technology helps solve traditional safety headaches that every roofing contractor has experienced.

RC looked across the pond to our counterparts in England for some simple steps to follow when working at height. Check out what we found.

Online learning platforms offer flexible, on-demand courses that help contractors gain valuable knowledge in areas like project management, safety regulations, or advanced construction techniques.

Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer. 

A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.

A man is dead and two are hospitalized after encountering an aggressive colony of bees while working on the roof of a senior living center in Arizona.

Fireworks are used to celebrate special occasions like holidays, but can cause damage to roofs if precautions aren't taken. Roofing contractors share what they tell their customers to stay safe while enjoying fireworks.

Members of the construction sector and related trades are encouraged to take part in a survey determining the state of environmental, health and safety in the industry.