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La decisión revocó un fallo millonario contra el contratista general del proyecto y podría influir en futuros litigios sobre la responsabilidad de los contratistas generales cuando trabajan con contratistas independientes en proyectos de roofing.

Legal Watch

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Texas Supreme Court says independent contractors cannot use a key exception to recover for injuries caused by open and obvious jobsite hazards

Tanja Kern

July 7, 2026

A Texas Supreme Court ruling overturns a $4.3M verdict and clarifies liability for roofing contractors working around open fall hazards.

Roof Safety Spotlight

Roof Safety Spotlight: Daniel James

Veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James spends his day-to-day working with roofing contractors and construction leaders to align safety with positive business outcomes.

July 6, 2026

Meet veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James.

Receiving fines from OSHA for fall hazard violations

Roofing Safety

U.S. Labor Department Announces $13 Million in Worker Safety Grants

Administered by OSHA, the grants aim to advance the job quality of the American workforce in small businesses like roofing companies.

July 6, 2026

Grant applications can be submitted online by July 31.

Seguridad en el trabajo

De $12,000 a más de $82,000: cómo se dispararon las multas de OSHA para una empresa de roofing

OSHA detectó fallas repetidas en una empresa.

June 20, 2026

Una inspección por queja terminó en $12,295 en multas. Meses después, una investigación fatal elevó las sanciones propuestas a más de $82,000.

Roofing Safety

Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K

One roofing contractor's OSHA history illustrates how repeated violations can escalate penalties and have far-reaching consequences.

June 16, 2026

From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.

Seguridad en el trabajo

OSHA multa a contratista de Florida tras accidente mortal en un techo

La agencia detectó varias fallas de seguridad.

June 6, 2026

La investigación encontró que dos trabajadores realizaban labores en altura sin protección contra caídas cuando ocurrió el accidente.

Roofing Safety

Werner Hosts 750 Safety Training Events for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

The nationwide campaign includes fall protection training, rescue planning, and more resources to advance higher safety standards.

May 4, 2026

Werner expands online safety training, fall protection resources for roofers.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Contractor Dies After Fall From Massachusetts Home

Holger Antonio Morocho of Fall River, Mass., died shortly after falling several feet from a rooftop in a residential neighborhood.

May 3, 2026

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OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down campaign begins with a stark reminder of the roofing industry’s top safety hazard.

Safety Stand Down

Are Roofers Ready for OSHA’s Safety Stand Down 2026?

National Construction Safety Week, May 4-8, kicks-off with the annual campaign to address falls from heights, a leading killer of roofing contractors.

April 27, 2026