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The U.S. Dept. of Labor is pushing employers to emphasize worker safety during the holiday season.

PSA: Worker Safety

Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

Recent death of a worker hanging holiday lights in Ohio is tragic reminder to ‘stay safe’

December 2, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles.

JJ-Keller now offers a live, virtual Regulatory Update Service to help companies remain compliant with a host of federal regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Assistance

New Service Provides Company-Specific Compliance Updates from Regulatory Experts

J. J. Keller’s Live Regulatory Update Service delivers a live presentation to keep companies up to date with relevant safety and compliance changes and best practices

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 28, 2023

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J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.

Adams and Reese advises every type of client in the construction industry on a wide range of matters that impact their business

September 8, 2023

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VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

March 14, 2023

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If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.

Roofing Contractors: The FAA Wants to Track Your Drone

Rick Damato

January 8, 2020

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A proposal from the FAA would require drone operators to allow the collection of data such as identity and location, which could impede drone usage in the roofing industry.

How Deregulation Trends Impact Roofing Contractors

Overall deregulation has cut across almost all executive branch agencies, yet those related to labor and employment matters appear to be pushing in the other direction.

Richard Alaniz

July 25, 2018

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One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Donald Trump was his pledge to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses.

Roofing Contractors and California's Solar Mandate

New solar energy requirements in California make it decision time for roofers.

Andrew Fredrickson

July 16, 2018

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California has adopted a sweeping change to its Code of Regulations — effective Jan. 1, 2020, most new residential homes must have solar panel technology. What's it mean for the roofing industry?

Roof Maintenance: Picking the Right Drone Provider

It’s critical for firms in every industry to understand how to pick the right drone company.

Joshua Barnett

February 15, 2018

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The commercial drone industry is rapidly expanding and changing.

Responding to an OSHA Inspection on the Roofing Jobsite

You and the compliance officer share the same goal — a safe workplace for all of your employees.

Richard Alaniz

December 6, 2017

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Whether an OSHA inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help.

To Test or Not to Test?

OSHA’s new anti-retaliation rule creates challenges for roofing contractors that use drug-testing procedures.

Trent Cotney

August 15, 2017

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Amid the rapid changes in marijuana policy and OSHA's controversial new Anti-Retaliation Rule, employers face challenges when implementing policies for drug testing and accident reporting.