Safety Posts
Why hard hats matter on the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Hard hats are more than safety requirements, they are a commitment to safety and professionalism. In the roofing industry, safety is paramount and protecting your head should be at the top of the list. Your head is home to your most vital functions: thinking, feeling, seeing, smelling and ...
Winter roofing safety strategies to combat cold stress
By Cotney Consulting Group. Cold stress poses a serious risk to roofing workers during the colder months. However, by recognizing the signs, dressing appropriately and implementing safe work practices, you can minimize these risks. Cold weather poses significant risks to roofing workers, potentially leading to various injuries or health effects collectively known ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
