Roofing Safety Tips
Sun or snow, safety comes first!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how TRA Snow and Sun keeps homeowners and contractors safer every day. TRA Snow and Sun was founded in 1996 to bring European snow safety products, such as snow brackets/guards and snow fences to America. Today, they’re still manufacturing and educating people about the same products, ...
A marijuana-free zone
By Jonny Suchor. Understanding marijuana policies in today's workplaces. Recently the National Building Frame Association (NFBA) and the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) provided safety toolbox talks discussing the consequences of using marijuana while on the job. Even though medical and recreational marijuana are legal in some states, it's still ...
WRYKER LIVE at IRE 2024
By Jonny Suchor. WRYKER founder Julia Farrell shares her story and mission at IRE 2024. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to sit down with an inspiring industry leader, Julia Farrell, founder and president of WRYKER Construction Supply. Julia shared her journey and ...
Roofing Alliance Releases New Heat Stress Research: Available Now!
Important safety information surrounding rooftop heat stress joins NRCA bookstore offerings. The Roofing Alliance unveils a new training course and report on heat stress in roofing. The Heat Stress for Roofers Training Course and Final Report are now available for purchase in NRCA’s Bookstore. The report and training modules provide important industry ...
Safety talk draws a full house at IRE 2024!
By Jonny Suchor. Key takeaways from the in-depth talk of the top OSHA violations and safety protocols. Two industry professionals, Julia Farrell and Mason Jeffrey, teamed up at the at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas to present an informative educational session specifically designed for construction professionals, ...
5 common OSHA citations and strategies for successful compliance
By Wryker Construction Supply. Protect your people and your business using these strategies to ensure your job site is complying with OSHA regulations. Embracing a culture of safety is not only crucial because it keeps your employees happy and healthy, but also keeps your business safe legally. Violations of the ...
Developing a safety-above-all mindset
By The RIDGEPRO. Making safety a core value of your company’s operations can put your mind at ease and let you focus on important matters. What the first thing you think about when you arrive at the jobsite in the morning? If it’s, “How many squares can we get done today?” you’re ...
Skylight safety 101
By Jared Melkun, WRYKER. A recent blog post by WRYKER balances Skylight benefits with construction safety. Skylights sprinkle sunbeams across interior landscapes, cutting down on electrical demands. Although, they are extremely dangerous to install for construction workers, killing 58 in 2011. Adherence to OSHA's safety protocols is not just regulation—it's ...
National Ladder Safety Month is Coming
Now is the time to register employees for safety training. National Ladder Safety Month is observed next month, as it is every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute (ALI), the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training. ...
Never take your eye off the ball
By RIDGEPRO. The importance of situational awareness in roofing. Think back to high school. The time is the final seconds of the game and you’re the team’s star forward. The crowd is roaring and you feel the pressure. From there it all happens in the blink of an eye. Your teammate passes ...
