Roofing Safety

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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.

The yearly "Safety Month" campaign raises national awareness to the importance of ladder safety on the worksite; Werner provides valuable training support, resources and tools.

W.steps introduces PRIME, COMBI, and RESCUE ladders with safety-focused designs, stability and versatile configurations for pros and emergency personnel.

Roofing crews and unexpected fires: a dangerous trend ignites across schools and homes. Three incidents in two weeks, from California to New Hampshire, underscore the critical need for heightened fire safety in roofing.

An overlooked aspect of roofing safety is the estimator. By properly training an estimator, roofing contractors can nip property damage, materials handling and safety issues in the bud.

Severe winter storms hit the U.S., dropping heavy snow, collapsing roofs, and halting travel. Midwest and East Coast received up to 12 inches, while California experienced flooding, mudslides, and structural damage.