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Labor Dept. Announces Program to Reduce Workplace Falls, OSHA Coordinates Initiative

Data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13% of all deaths.
May 2, 2023
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The Labor Dept. announced on May 1, 2023, a new initiative to staunch the number of workplace accidents and deaths due to falling, which accounted for 13% of all workplace fatalities in 2021.


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Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

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Chip Macdonald
October 16, 2020
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Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.
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VIDEO: Roofing Contractors Getting Back to Work Safely in a COVID-19 World

May 21, 2020
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Jonathan Sherwood with Roofers Helping Roofers shows how crews are getting it done and staying safe in North Texas.
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The Benefits of Rooftop Warning Line Systems for Roofing Contractors

An efficient warning line system reduces labor, gives the crew a quicker start, and is an integral part of the job. 
May 29, 2019
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Efficient handling, a few tricks, and a smart game plan make an effective warning line that protects workers, reduces labor, and increases production.
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12 Steps to Seeing Safety Risks on the Roofing Jobsite

There are critical clues on every site foreshadowing red-flag disaster that may or may not occur that day.
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Chip Macdonald
February 25, 2019
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The following 12 clues may suggest more about the general health and safety on your jobsite than any of the statistics or data projections could ever predict.
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OSHA’s New Maximum Penalty Structure: Are Roofing Contractors Ready?

If there was ever a time for an employer to think about consequences of one’s actions on the job, it’s now.
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Chip Macdonald
October 7, 2016
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On Aug. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented its new maximum penalty system.
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Safety Advice

Ladder Roof Access: The Critical Moment

Stepping onto or off a ladder at height should be one of the roofing contractor’s most serious safety concerns.
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Chip Macdonald
October 4, 2013
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Ladder hazards certainly arrived with the first prehistoric ladder constructed from a dead tree trunk leading up to a cave dwelling.
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