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A Wilkes-Barre, Pa. roofing contractor was labeled a "severe violator" after being cited for its lack of fall protection and PPE, while an Appleton, Wis. contractor faces similar penalties for fall hazards. Both instances occurred in September 2024.

At least 184 were killed and more than 150 injured after the roof of a packed nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert, claiming the lives of former MLB players and officials.

Groups like the NRCA are worried the 10,000 layoffs across multiple health-related agencies will affect the safety of roofing professionals.

A severe ice storm hit northern Michigan, knocking out power and damaging roofs, including Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom’s small lake house. Together with Ruben Gonzalez of Ais Construction, the pair led their own relief effort to assist her neighbors. 

Safety expert Tammy Clark heads to a commercial roofing job to highlight ways roofing contractors can avoid accidents and OSHA violations involving ladders.

Heavy rains in Accra, the capital of Ghana, toppled a solar-bedecked carport at A & C Mall, damaging 80-plus vehicles; videos show winds tearing through the structure.

A viral video shows the perils of overloading a roof, with experts calling it a "miracle" no one died from the accident.

Join thousands of roofing and construction professionals during Construction Safety Week May 5-9 to promote the prevention of workplace injuries and deaths.

A powerful storm battered parts of the U.S., causing severe roof damage, triggering repair spikes and prompting calls for stronger roofing materials.

The MRCA introduces the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Safety Award, honoring safety pros who embody his values. Nominate your candidate by June 16, 2025.