Roofing Safety Tips
Climb confident
By The Catch-All. Smart roofers don’t gamble with gravity. Every great roofing job starts with one solid move: a stable climb. Pros know that confidence at the top begins with security at the bottom. That’s why many of them are stepping up their game with gear built for peace of ...
Ace Roofing is the June R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. No matter the weather or the altitude, this team is helping Montana residents stay safe and dry. Meet Ace Roofing, an Omnia Exterior Solutions Company, a trusted name in the Montana Roofing scene and The Coffee Shops™ June Roofer of the Month! Ace Roofing is a family ...
Exploring the science of a safer built environment
By Emma Peterson. This podcast from FORTIFIED by IBHS is a must-listen for anyone interested in the steps being taken to protect people and property from future natural disasters and hazards. Every roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the building and inhabitants beneath from the elements. These can include everything ...
Extend your ladder safety training
By Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund. Refresh your ladder training with this overview of ladder extension safety. In pretty much any construction trade, there will be a time in which you will need to use a ladder. This is especially true in the roofing industry where working at heights is the ...
Extiende tu capacitación en seguridad con escaleras
Por Kevin Lindley, FRSA Fondo de Autoasegurados. Actualiza tu capacitación sobre escaleras con esta visión general sobre la seguridad en el uso de escaleras de extensión. En casi cualquier oficio de construcción, habrá un momento en el que necesitará usar una escalera. Esto es especialmente cierto en la industria de techado, donde ...
Built to hold: A smarter way to secure roof pipes
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover reliable and versatile pipe securement solutions designed to protect roofs without compromising their integrity. When it comes to rooftop infrastructure, pipe movement isn't just a nuisance — it can compromise a building’s integrity and safety. Anchor Products aims to eliminate that risk with its Pipe/Conduit Securement System, a ...
American Ladder Institute (ALI) influences millions with ladder safety messaging
ALI Launches Safety Ambassador program for companies to promote training achievements. Another National Ladder Safety Month has ended with millions reminded, when using ladders either at home or at work, that Every Step Matters. Initiated by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), every March is dedicated to raising awareness about ladder safety ...
Making safety a part of company culture
By Malco Tools. Get a look at how Malco Tools has woven an award-winning safety culture into everything that they do. Malco Tools have been a leading tool manufacturer for HVAC, roofing, siding, gutters, fence and rail professionals for over 70 years now. Our story began as a small startup ...
Step lightly: The right way to walk on a tile roof
By Eagle Roofing Products. Avoid costly damage and protect your tile roof with expert walking techniques and safety tips. It looks solid. It feels sturdy. But don’t be fooled — tile roofing isn’t built for casual strolls. Every year, well-meaning homeowners and even contractors crack tiles underfoot, turning a simple task into ...
22 years and counting: Building a career on the roof
By Emma Peterson. Find your future in the roofing industry through hard work and dedication. When Adam Cook graduated from high school, he wasn’t planning on one day working on roofs. Instead, he was working in a tire shop. Collecting paystubs at the shop, he came upon the salary number of one ...
