Roofing Safety

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As the overall economy continues to expand and improve, in virtually every industry employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified employees.

Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of death and injury in the workplace for roofing contractors.

When it comes to totally eliminating all fatal falls from roofs, fall prevention (guardrails and restraint) certainly takes precedence over fall protection (PFAS and safety nets).

Every workday on a construction site should include a pre-work inspection period to avoid jobsite accidents.

Trent Cotney's presentation at this year's conference detailed how marijuana legalization, both recreational and medicinal, is impacting the roofing industry.

Whether an OSHA inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help.

If aerodynamics can help cars perform better, then why not roofs?

In areas with climates that cause severe or even moderate winter weather, a winter commercial roof maintenance program should be an important concern for facility managers and building owners.

The legalization of marijuana in some markets is creating concerns for roofing contractors.