The true impact of the devastating chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, won’t be known for years. A second, less severe derailment was also reported over the weekend, prompting questions about the safety of transportation infrastructure in the United States. If roofing contractors don’t think these accidents will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.

“It is a big, big deal, and this should be a wakeup call,” said Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese. “We need to look at everything from our infrastructure to the training because you can’t have stuff like this happen. I think you’re going to see more regulation coming out after this accident.”

Cotney also discussed where contractors can go to get the resources they need get emergency plans and a hazardous materials plan in place to protect their workers and the public. Listen to the entire conversation here.