Safety Posts
A roofer's guide to chemical exposure prevention
By Cotney Consulting Group. Don't overlook this invisible — and potentially deadly — threat. When most people think of roofing hazards, they picture high ladders, steep slopes and fall protection systems. However, chemical exposure is one of the more invisible — and often overlooked — threats to a roofing job site. From ...
Best practices for lift truck safety in roofing
By Cotney Consulting Group. By training operators properly, conducting regular inspections, respecting load limits and staying aware of surroundings, contractors can create a safer, more efficient job site. In the roofing industry, efficiency and safety go hand in hand — and nowhere is this more apparent than in industrial lift ...
Confined space dangers every roofer should know
By Cotney Consulting Group. Confined spaces demand more than common sense, requiring planning, training and humility. In the roofing world, most focus understandably revolves around what’s above our heads—weather, heights, slopes and safety harnesses. But some of the deadliest hazards aren’t high above; they’re deep inside. Confined spaces present a unique and ...
Keeping pedestrians safe around roofing sites
By Cotney Consulting Group. Being proactive about pedestrian safety shows you're committed to quality work and caring about the people around you. When we think about roofing safety, our minds often go straight to harnesses, ladders, fall protection and heat stress. However, another area deserves just as much attention: the safety of ...
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 ...
Roofing safety starts with jobsite evaluation
By Cotney Consulting Group. Safety is not a burden — it's a competitive advantage. A safe roofing crew is more efficient, confident and trusted by clients. Getting caught up in production — materials, deadlines, labor coordination and client expectations is easy in the roofing business. But before the first shingle is lifted, ...
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 ...
