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Safety Advice

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

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.

It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

A Usable Solution for Fall Protection

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Roofing Contractors Get Rescue Ready

Rooftop risk assessment is a necessary stop on every job before an accident occurs.

Chip Macdonald

August 26, 2019

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Last season, I spotted more than a dozen mostly residential crews working without fall protection.

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.

The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald

January 21, 2019

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There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.

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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