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6 key takeaways about OSHA 1926.501(b)

6 key takeaways about OSHA 1926.501(b)

By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. Get a simplified explanation of the OSHA requirements for having employees working at heights. The stakes of construction are often high, and not just because construction projects are big investments. In our field, workers frequently must operate at elevated heights, making the stakes quite literally high. In order ...


American Ladder Institute releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

American Ladder Institute releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Free safety training is available at laddersafetytraining.org. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey. Results reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education as well as types of ladder-related accidents ...


RIDGEPRO - A journey to revolutionize roofing safety

A journey to revolutionize roofing safety

By Jesse Sanchez. A groundbreaking innovation ensures roofers come home safe every day. Roofing safety is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the construction industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Brandon Strawder, CEO of Strawder Family Innovations, to discuss how The RIDGEPRO, a steep-slope ...


Northern Arizona Roof Services - 10 common causes of premature roof failure

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 ...


WRYKER Staying safe at elevation

Staying safe at elevation

By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. The basics of OSHA’s guardrail system regulations and how to keep your workers safe. It is common for workers in the construction industry, but especially for roofers, to operate at height. This clearly poses safety challenges and concerns, especially regarding the risk of a fall. ...


Benchmark - Essential safety tips for your next paving project

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 ...


Cotney Consulting Group - Guide to burn treatment for roofing crews

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 ...


Wryker Protecting what matter most: Roofing professional’s safety

Protecting what matter most: Roofing professional’s safety

By WRYKER. Invest in prevention and promote a culture of safety. As OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) continues to update its safety standards, it becomes increasingly important for roofing companies to prioritize safety training programs. WRYKER offers this guide to help companies better understand the risks involved ...


Wrker Understanding the risks: Why safety matters at home and away

Understanding the risks: Why safety matters at home and away

By WRYKER. Protecting yourself beyond the job site. Each year, approximately 55,000 people die from accidental injuries off-the-job, with the majority of these fatalities resulting from falls, car accidents and other hazards. In comparison, only about 5,000 fatalities occur on-the-job, highlighting a significant disconnect between on-the-job and off-the-job safety awareness. ...


RMSG A plan for providing peace of mind

A plan for providing peace of mind

By Jessica Bravo. Experts discuss the importance of customized snow retention systems for roof safety and how to implement safety plans. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Lars Walberg of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and Nick Piontek of On Point Contracting ...


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