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Chip Macdonald of Best Safety LLC offers expert commentary on all facets of safety including training, regulations and project management.

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If workers are not particularly aware of observable details, acts and conditions on their specific worksite, they are unprepared to react using pre-determined responses adapted to the situation and tools-at-hand.

Why Situational Awareness (S/A) is Important for Roofing Contractors

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Chip Macdonald
May 28, 2021
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By practicing situational awareness every day, contractors can keep themselves and others safe while on the job.


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It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

A Usable Solution for Fall Protection
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Rick Damato
May 7, 2021
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If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.


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Top 10 Safety Tips for 2021

Help Protect Your Team from Accidents, Injuries and Illness
May 4, 2021
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The ABC Supply Pro Council provides 10 essential ideas to keep in mind for keeping your workers safe in 2021 and beyond.


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MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires

October 19, 2020

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.


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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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Tool Belts and Harnesses: Over, Under or Integral?

Roofing contractors must carefully consider how to use a harness and tool belt together in order to exhibit a good-faith effort to eliminate or mitigate infeasibility and greater fall hazards.
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Chip Macdonald
October 25, 2019
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Except for the roofing inspector, most roofing contractors would expect their employees to wear a tool belt while on the roof deck.
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Roofing Contractors Get Rescue Ready

Rooftop risk assessment is a necessary stop on every job before an accident occurs.
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Chip Macdonald
August 26, 2019
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Last season, I spotted more than a dozen mostly residential crews working without fall protection.
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Safe and Sound Week 2019

U.S. Dept. of Labor Holds Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 12

August 6, 2019
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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week reminds employers that safety and health programs help businesses save money, eliminate injuries and most importantly, save lives.
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The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

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Chip Macdonald
January 21, 2019
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There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.
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OSHA Releases 2018 Top 10 List of Most Frequent Citations

December 26, 2018
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has released a top 10 list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards in 2018.


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