Safety Posts
This safety app aims to revolutionize job site safety
By Jesse Sanchez. An all-in-one tool designed to streamline safety and documentation on roofing job sites. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Stephen Zasadil, the mind behind the Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s (WSRCA) Safety App. Stephen, a seasoned OSHA consultant, ...
How to minimize repetitive motion risks
By Cotney Consulting Group. The impact of repetitive motion injuries on roofers and how to combat them. Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are a growing concern in the roofing industry. Whether using computers for administrative tasks, operating machinery or engaging in physically demanding labor, roofers risk developing RMIs due to repetitive movements, awkward ...
Quality Assurance in Action: Safeguarding Insulation Integrity
By Benchmark Inc. In roofing, taking the right approach saves time while enhancing both safety and quality. During a routine site visit, our Benchmark field consultant witnessed a troubling scene: a roofing crew, after battling harsh weather conditions, attempted to install insulation over ice. Their improvised efforts to remove it ...
The sky’s the limit
By EagleView Assess. Elevate your claims process with speed, safety and savings. Imagine processing more claims in less time, slashing your costs and enhancing safety—all without ever setting foot on a ladder. This isn’t just futuristic talk; it’s the present reality of drone-based roof inspections. If you’re ready to take ...
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 ...
Protecting your crew and your business
By Emma Peterson. Learn how emphasizing your safety practices can not only save lives, but also help you stand out to customers. The roofing industry is an incredibly rewarding community to be a part of and to work in, but the truth is that it can also be dangerous. Getting ...
Protecting their people
By Progressive Materials. Learn about how Progressive Materials’ workplace safety initiatives benefit both their employees and their customers. In every manufacturing industry, there are risks and hazards in the workplace. The National Safety Council reports that a U.S. worker in injured on the job every seven seconds. This is an ...
Advocating for industry safety regulations
By Craig Brightup, TRI Alliance. The TRI Alliance signed the Coalition for Workplace Safety letter. Learn what this means and what other regulatory changes are happening. Policy and regulatory changes are constantly being made in order to keep up with the roofing industry's needs. It is key for contractors to ...
Aligning with global standards
By Cotney Consulting Group. What roofers need to know about OSHA’s updated HazCom rules. On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled significant revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), ...
Multi-employer worksite basics
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLC. Understanding how to navigate OSHA’s policies for worksites that have more than one employer present. Worksites are busy places and adding more than one employer only adds to the chaos. When general contractors, subcontractors and more have workers on locations, priorities and hierarchies ...
