Roofing Safety Tips
Training that sticks
By The Coffee Shops®. This new fall protection trainer course gives roofing professionals tools to make safety education more relevant, engaging and consistent. Fall protection training is familiar territory for many roofing contractors, but delivering information does not necessarily mean workers will retain it. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan ...
Build storm safety into every job plan
By The Coffee Shops®. How severe weather procedures help crews protect the jobsite and navigate safety protocols. Storm preparation should begin well before severe weather reaches the jobsite. A clear plan gives every crew member direction while helping protect people, materials and completed work. According to an article from Wryker, before a storm ...
Metal roofing strengthens wildfire resilience
By The Coffee Shops®. Educating customers on Class A-rated metal roof assemblies and noncombustible building materials. As wildfires continue to threaten lives and property, contractors can give customers greater peace of mind by explaining how material selection contributes to a structure’s resilience. In this article, Drexel Metals shares that wildfire ...
Every roofer faces storms sometimes
By Emma Peterson. NFRC's Weather the Storm campaign offers a practical framework for discussing wellbeing on and off the jobsite. The roofing trade can be a very high-pressure space to work. From managing physical risks like weather and working height to balancing mental tasks like deadlines and client interactions, it can all ...
Expanding skills, raising standards
By Emma Peterson. NBRCA provides valuable educational resources that help contractors maintain credentials, build expertise and grow their careers. In many careers, it is easy to feel stuck in an office or a routine with no pathway to individual or career growth. In the roofing industry, it could not be more different. ...
Ignite your business at the 2027 Lightning Protection Institute show!
By Emma Peterson. A new two-track education format, a keynote from Aaron Davis and expanded networking opportunities await lightning protection professionals in Charleston. If you’ve been to any of the last three Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) shows, you know that they’ve been theming their shows around the industry cycle of “innovate, inspire, ...
It takes more than a hard hat to protect a head
By Emma Peterson. A recent Coffee Conversations panel explored the connection between mental health, physical safety and workforce success. Last month, we got the chance to host a special Coffee Conversations webinar with Mandy McIntyre from Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. (WTI), Kara (Houck) McCaffrey from Houck Group, and McKay Daniels of National Roofing ...
Calambres por calor: La señal de advertencia que demasiados trabajadores del techado ignoran
Por Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres Ignorar los calambres por calor no demuestra fortaleza. Aumenta la posibilidad de que el sistema de enfriamiento del cuerpo continúe deteriorándose. Probablemente, todo trabajador con experiencia en techado ha visto como pasa. De repente, un miembro de la cuadrilla deja de trabajar ...
Snow retention training helps contractors build confidence in snowy regions
By The Coffee Shops®. Hands-on education gives roofing professionals the knowledge they need to make safer recommendations and improve installation quality. For roofing contractors working in snow-heavy markets, selecting and installing snow retention systems is about more than product choice. It requires a thorough understanding of installation practices, safety considerations, ...
Making mental health part of winter toolbox talks
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As daylight fades and temperatures drop, roofing contractors can strengthen safety culture by making mental health part of everyday crew conversations. Editor’s note: Statistics and health information were checked against NRCA, CPWR and the National Institute of Mental Health. When contractors prepare for winter, the conversation typically focuses on ...
