Roofing Safety

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. While our attention is seldom far from safety, this month’s issue of Roofing Contractor highlights safety, so I want to get things started with a few words on the topic.

A group of national trade associations file federal lawsuit over new silica regulations.

For a roofing project to be truly sustainable, the health, safety and success of the workers who install the roof must be considered.

Today, it’s more critical than ever to ensure your safety program is current and that employees are properly trained to take on all safety challenges on projects of any size.

Under Federal law, all individuals are presumed legally competent until a judicial hearing determines otherwise. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), however, the competency criteria of a designated employee must first be evaluated by his/her employer.

Winter roofing is a job fraught with peril. Here are six things to consider to ensure your crew’s safety when executing winter roof projects.