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Items Tagged with 'workplace injuries'

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Corte Suprema de Texas revoca fallo millonario contra contratista en proyecto de roofing

Un proyecto de reemplazo de techo en un complejo de apartamentos en San Antonio dio origen a un caso que llegó hasta la Corte Suprema de Texas, luego de que un contratista independiente sufriera una caída de aproximadamente 30 pies mientras realizaba trabajos de roofing.
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Tanja Kern
July 12, 2026
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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.


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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
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Tanja Kern
July 7, 2026
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A Texas Supreme Court ruling overturns a $4.3M verdict and clarifies liability for roofing contractors working around open fall hazards.


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Workplace Safety

Oregon OSHA Fines Roofer $113K for Repeat Fall Violations

Inspection found worker exposed to 12-foot fall without protection at Lake Oswego jobsite
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Tanja Kern
March 10, 2026

Oregon OSHA fined a Gresham roofing contractor $113,852 after inspectors found a worker exposed to a 12-foot fall without protection at a Lake Oswego jobsite.


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Safety Equipment

Studson Launches HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Helmet

New Type II safety helmet introduces first-ever buckle-free HighBar system for improved fit, hygiene, and on-the-job comfort.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 21, 2025
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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.


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Roofing Safety

Bees Attack Roofers at Arizona Senior Center, Killing 1, Hospitalizing 2

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 16, 2025
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A man is dead and two are hospitalized after encountering an aggressive colony of bees while working on the roof of a senior living center in Arizona.


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Roofing Safety

J. J. Keller, ASSP Collaborate to Study the State of Safety

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Roofing Contractor Staff
June 30, 2025
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Members of the construction sector and related trades are encouraged to take part in a survey determining the state of environmental, health and safety in the industry.


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S-5! Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety

Metal Building Manufacturers Association honors Texas facility for zero recordable incidents
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 23, 2025
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S-5! earned the MBMA Safety Award for zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, plant in 2024 — its fourth win — honoring its commitment to workplace safety.


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ISN has over 20 years of experience with 85,000 active contractors and suppliers, promoting workplace safety, health, and sustainability.
Safety News

Owens Corning Collaborates with ISN to Improve Worker Safety and Compliance

Building products company leverages ISNetworld tools to increase worker-level competency
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 22, 2025
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Owens Corning deepens its partnership with ISN to enhance contractor training, boost safety, and streamline compliance across its global operations.


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Roofing Safety

Washington Contractor Facing $300K in Fines After Roofer Injured in Fall

Contractor claims safety rope broke but investigators say otherwise
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 15, 2025
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The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says a contractor's claim that a safety rope broke and resulted in a worker's injuries doesn't coincide with the evidence.


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Roofing Safety

Jobsites Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer with Health and Safety Best Practices

Participants in ABC's STEP Health and Safety Management System report incident rates well below industry average
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 2, 2025
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ABC encourages the construction industry to transform the status quo and view all incidents as preventable, pointing to eight years of data demonstrating how making safety a priority can save lives.


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