Roofing Safety Tips
Snow retention is a safety must!
By Dani Sheehan. It’s not just about protecting the rose beds below. Proper snow retention is a safety issue that can be mitigated with proper education and the right accessories. Tradeshows are an essential part of networking in the roofing industry and provide the opportunity to show off new products, ...
MRCA SHARP Plus safety bulletin
By Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Safety never goes out of style! Freshen up on your safety practices with MRCA's Toolbox Talks. Enclosed are your SHARP Plus Training materials for this month. These materials are provided in both English and Spanish. Use the links below to view/download: Safety Toolbox Talks: English + Spanish: Torch ...
The Western States Safety App and what it can do for your team
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is leveraging technology to make job sites safer. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth talks to Stephen Zasadil, the creator of WSRCA’s Safety Companion App. Stephen “started in safety around 2008, ...
Understanding ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1
Register today to join Jason Hildenbrand, Director of Branded Sales for Metal-Era & Hickman Edge Systems, for your Understanding ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 continuing education webinar (AIA & IIBEC approved) on Tuesday, November 28 at 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT. Learning Objectives: The importance of edge metal. Understanding the impact of wind. What ...
The First Step is the Scariest
By The RIDGEPRO. You may use it every day, but don't underestimate the dangers of climbing up a ladder. Look to these tips to keep you safe. Ladder safety tips and techniques It’s pretty obvious to all of us in the roofing and construction trades that ladders are often the source of ...
Leading With Safety – The Importance of Safety Culture
By Anna Lockhart. Ro Lewis recaps the impact of Tremco’s 2023 Global Safety Week and the importance of promoting a safety-focused culture in the workplace. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Ro Lewis, Tremco’s executive director of HS&E, ...
Mindy Dahlquist and Nick Metzer - Preventing Liability and Tragedy with Snow Retention
S5:E66 What can happen when snow on a roof is left to accumulate over time? To answer this question, Heidi J. Ellsworth is road tripping to soon-to-be snowy Utah to talk with Mindy Dahlquist from TRA Snow & Sun about keeping your family and guests safe in the winter. Mindy Dahlquist ...
The RIDGEPRO® - We’re All About Safety
By The RIDGEPRO. Here's how you can use The RIDGEPRO to enhance your safe roofing practices. Most people who have worked on rooftops for a number of years will admit to having some close calls or will talk about a fellow roofer who was injured in a fall. In our family business, ...
OSHA 10 Training- En Español
NWiR is proud to offer interested members a chance to earn their official OSHA 10 card from the Department of Labor. The OSHA Course will be conducted in Spanish by OSHA 10 certified trainer and NWiR member Lorna Rojas. The OSHA Construction Outreach training program is a known, understood, and well-respected ...
Safety, Cyber Threats and Lawsuits in the Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Proper training, documentation and communication are key to risk mitigation. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, David Toney of Adams and Reese, a law firm known for construction law, shed light on common pitfalls faced by roofing contractors and the significance of being well-prepared to ...
