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OSHA fined a New Jersey roofing contractor more than $200,000 following two investigations, one of which occurred after a worker was injured in a fall.

Kee Safety's new catalog focuses on how to identify fall protection vulnerabilities and provide the most appropriate safety solutions.

A recent rash of OSHA investigations and issued penalties should serve as a warning to roofing contractors to step up safety precautions while on the job.

As the CDC rolls out new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, it's also updating recommendations for the construction industry to track its workers' mental and physical health.

OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.

According to OSHA, this roofing contractor attempted to cover up that they weren't using fall protection after a 14-year-old boy working on the roof fell 20 feet.

A Canton, Ohio company is facing hefty fines after OSHA cited the company for the sixth time since 2012 for fall protection violations.

This annual event, in partnership with the American Ladder Institute, raises awareness of ladder safety and training resources.

The SAFE award honors the achievements of builders and trade contractors who have developed and implemented high-quality construction safety programs.

A new survey shows that construction workers are among the most hesitant about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine if it's offered to them.