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Items Tagged with 'workplace injuries'

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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.
Roofing Contractor
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

Roofing Contractor
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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A roofer was severely injured in a multi-unit townhouse fire in West Houston.
Safety News

Roofer Severely Burned in Accident That Sparks Multi-Home Fire

Several homes damaged in West Houston townhouse community
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 13, 2025
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A roofing worker suffered severe electrical burns, and six homes were damaged after a power line energized a gutter system, sparking fires in a west Houston townhome community.


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Roofers face the highest risk of traumatic brain injury of all the construction trades.
Safety

Roofers at Highest Risk for Brain Injuries in Construction: Tips to Minimize Hazards

Joe Brandel, Business Development Manager for North America Industrial Safety Market at Mips, a market leader in helmet-based safety.
Joe Brandel
December 31, 2024
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Roofers face the highest risk of fatal falls and traumatic brain injuries in construction, making awareness of rotational motion impacts and modern helmet technology crucial for safety.


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Safety

Roofing Distribution Injuries and Illness Incidents Up 7.2%

Latest BLS data shows increase from previous year, resulting in more employees needing time off from work
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 18, 2024
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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in injuries and illnesses in distribution despite a national drop in incidents.


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