Roofing Safety Tips
10 common causes of premature roof failure
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Tackle the causes of roof failure before it happens. Premature roof failure can be caused by several different factors. Your roof works overtime to shield your home from the elements, so it needs to be well maintained. It’s important to pay attention to what can cause potential ...
Essential safety tips for your next paving project
By Troy Kaiser, Benchmark. Five key practices to improve safety and efficiency on-site. Safety is a priority in paving projects and following proper safety protocols is key to achieving a successful and accident-free outcome. Benchmark highlights five crucial safety guidelines that can greatly improve both safety and efficiency on your ...
Guide to burn treatment for roofing crews
By Cotney Consulting Group. Burns are a severe risk to the roofing industry, and understanding how to provide first aid for different types of burns is critical. Burns are a common hazard in the roofing industry, arising from exposure to hot surfaces, chemicals, electricity and other sources. The severity of burns can ...
How roofing contractors can foster a safer work environment
By Cotney Consulting Group. A successful safety program requires more than employee buy-in; it needs strong leadership. The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for workers, particularly roofing. According to OSHA, about one in five workplace deaths were construction-related. However, effective health and safety processes can minimize these risks and ...
Reducing liability with smart safety practices
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the close of 2024 roofing season approaches, now is the time to review and reinforce your safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for your crew. Roofing is one of the most hazardous professions, with workers regularly facing risks like falls, burns from hot tar, electrocution ...
Why not take a chance?
By The RIDGEPRO. We gamble on luck every day, but some risks are more costly than others. There’s a one in 290 million chance we’ll win the lottery but yet we buy a ticket. Our favorite horse is 20:1 but he has a new jockey so we put down our money. The ...
LP Building Solutions wins APA’s 2023 Safest Company Award
LP recognized for industry-leading safety program with its 12th APA Safest Company Award since 2009. LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been awarded the 2023 Safest Company Award from APA – The Engineered Wood Association. This honor marks LP’s 12th win in the 16-year history ...
Is your roofing company prepared for an emergency?
By Cotney Consulting Group. Creating and implementing an EAP fosters unity and preparedness within your team. Emergencies can strike at times. For roofing contractors, having a well-developed Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a regulatory requirement from OSHA and a crucial component of workplace safety. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating and implementing ...
Working safe and staying profitable
By SteelGrip SAMM. Hear about how this tool can help you keep your feet under you, metaphorically and literally. Safety tools shouldn’t be a competition. A variety of safety tools on your truck to address conditions will make you profitable. I built pole barns in high school and saw guys come off ...
How to Scale Your Roofing Business During Storm Season with EagleView and AccuLynx
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM EST Duration: 45 min, including demo & Q&A Following a major storm, roofing and restoration contractors need to be able to scale their operations quickly. Join us for a live webinar to learn how EagleView aerial measurements and AccuLynx business management software ...
