Roofing Safety Tips
Protecting roofers from falls — One step at a time
By Cotney Consulting Group. Six steps to protecting your crew when they’re working with steep heights. Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and roofing is one of the highest-risk trades. Whether a simple repair or a large-scale commercial installation, roofing professionals face daily exposure to ...
Fall Protection/Ladder Safety Webinar (Spanish) - April 8
This course is designed to teach hazard recognition and abatement procedures for Fall Protection in the roofing industry. The primary focus is compliance with company directives and use of authorized fall protection systems needed to protect employees who are working on roof structures. Employees are introduced to company directives & ...
Fall Protection/Ladder Safety Webinar (English) - April 8
This course is designed to teach hazard recognition and abatement procedures for Fall Protection in the roofing industry. The primary focus is compliance with company directives and use of authorized fall protection systems needed to protect employees who are working on roof structures. Employees are introduced to company directives & ...
A new safety frontier
By Emma Peterson. Denver Riggleman dives into how AI can be a lifesaving tool — and why improper use could expose sensitive business data. When we talk about AI, most conversations focus on the type of business management tasks it can manage. What is often overlooked is how AI ...
R-Club safety trainings: Bilingual education that strengthens crews
By Jesse Sanchez. Exclusive bilingual safety trainings equip roofing crews with clarity, confidence and stronger compliance culture. Safety on a jobsite is not built through policies alone. It is reinforced through repetition, leadership and training that reaches every crew member clearly and consistently. Inside the RoofersCoffeeShop® R-Club, that commitment shows ...
Capacitaciones de seguridad del R-Club: Educación bilingüe que fortalece a las cuadrillas
Por Jesse Sanchez. Traducido por Jessica Bravo. Capacitaciones exclusivas de seguridad en bilingüe brindan a las cuadrillas de techado mayor claridad, confianza y una cultura de cumplimiento más sólida. La seguridad en un sitio de trabajo no se construye únicamente con políticas. Se refuerza mediante la repetición, el liderazgo ...
Workforce compliance and trust in roofing
By Teresa Ramirez, Southeast Staffing Agency. Professionalism, preparation and calm communication help protect workers and support orderly jobsites during inspections. The roofing industry depends on a diverse workforce, including many Hispanic professionals who are essential to keeping projects moving. During times of increased enforcement or uncertainty, fear and misinformation can impact job ...
Staying safe on the roof during National Snow Guard Safety Month
Nine essential safety tips for roofers installing snow retention systems. March marks National Snow Guard Safety Month, an initiative established by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, a leader in the snow retention industry. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about roof safety and best practices for professionals. For ...
2026 National Snow Guard Safety Month
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. is proud to announce National Snow Guards Safety Month in March! This awareness campaign highlights the importance of snow guard usage in areas with high snowfall. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, five people lost their lives in roof avalanches in Colorado in the ...
General construction safety principles: The core practices every outdoor trade should follow
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Getting the fundamentals right is what separates disciplined contractors from the rest. Across the outdoor living industry, every contractor has their specialty — tile setting, hardscape, pool and spa, landscaping, lighting, sports surfaces, agronomics and general maintenance. Each trade has its own techniques, tools and ...
