Items Tagged with 'jobsite safety'

Get a glimpse of what it takes to be a standout safety professional in today’s roofing industry.  

Studson has released the HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Type II helmet, the first industrial safety helmet featuring a buckle-free, single-strap HighBar system that improves comfort, hygiene, and proper fit.

Safety expert Tammy Clark is back on a commercial roofing jobsite to highlight ways roofing contractors can stay safe working on asbestos mitigation.

Even with detailed safety protocols, roofing contractors face surprises—from insects to wildlife—that demand preparation and clear emergency plans.

Even if you have the best safety plan in place, not having buy-in from crews renders it null. Ariel Giannone, chief operations officer of American Eagle Roofing, shares ideas on how to build safety into company culture.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says a Buffalo, N.Y., roofing company violated federal law by ignoring harassment complaints, forcing a roofer to quit after months of abuse by his supervisor.

Here's how roofing contractors can protect themselves contractually from unexpected animals or pests on the roof. Plus, advice on a contract clause that could save you thousands.

The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.