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Fatal Falls Forever?

Chipmacdonald
Chip Macdonald
December 9, 2019
Today's news is full of stories of roofing contractors from every state being OSHA-cited and heavily penalized for willful violations, as well as successfully sued for criminal and civil negligence for failing to provide fall protection for their employees. Why?
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There's Still Time to Prepare that Commercial Roof for Winter

November 27, 2019
Routine maintenance and inspections can prevent costly repairs in the future.
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Northern California OSHA Training Institute Education Center Launches New Website

November 26, 2019
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OSHA's updated website is designed to boost workplace safety by making resources more accessible and facilitating easy online registration of OSHA safety courses.


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Grant Program Launched to Provide Women with Custom-Fitting Harnesses

Chrisgray
Chris Gray
November 15, 2019
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Autodesk Construction Solutions is funding a grant program with the Associated General Contractors of America to provide contractors with safety harnesses specifically sized for women.


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OSHA Penalizes Central New York Roofing Contractor for Fall Violations

November 1, 2019
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OSHA has cited Proctor Enterprises Inc. — based in Stanley, N.Y., and doing business as Proctor Roofing and Contracting — for exposing employees to falls, slapping the company with $116,686 in penalties.


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8 Hurricane Preparedness Tips to Share with Your Customers

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Chris Gray
August 30, 2019
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When hurricanes are expected to make landfall, proper preparation is key to mitigating damages, injuries and even deaths. Here are eight tips roofing contractors can provide to consumers to help them prepare for extreme weather.


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OSHA Requests Information on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for Construction

Chrisgray
Chris Gray
August 29, 2019
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OSHA is requesting information on additional engineering and work practice control methods to limit exposure to silica for the equipment and tasks currently listed in the agency's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction.


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OSHA Cites Indiana Roofing Contractor for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

August 26, 2019
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Five Star Roofing Systems Inc. faces $220,249 in penalties for repeatedly exposing its workers to safety violations involving head, eye, face and fall protection.


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OSHA Cites Florida Roofing Company for Repeat Fall and Safety Violations

August 20, 2019
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The residential and commercial roofing work company, based in New Port Richey, Fla., faces $274,215 in penalties for exposing employees to fall and other safety hazards.
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Excessive Heat Reminds Roofing Contractors to Stay Cool

Chrisgray
Chris Gray
August 14, 2019
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With temperatures reaching 113 degrees in some states this week, it's important to have a plan for keeping roofing contractors safe and hydrated.
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