Safety Posts
5 Tips for Working Safely in the Summer Heat
Summer is peak roofing season. How are you staying safe and cool? 1) Appreciate the risks. The official start of Summer – and with it, ferocious heat – was on June 20th. Construction workers, especially roofers, are uniquely susceptible to heat-related injuries due to the nature of the trade. Excessive heat ...
Be Ready for the Unexpected During Covid 19
By Monica Vornbrock, Marketing and Design Solutions. Tips for making sure your business is ready to survive and thrive. The unexpected introduction of COVID-19 into our lives, has brought with it a plethora of concerns for roofing contractors and industry professionals all across the country. In this blog we will address some ...
3 Safety Tips for Working with Scaffolding
Building, Access and Guardrail Requirements 1. Training and ‘Qualified Person’ Requirements Under OSHA regulation, scaffolds must be designed by a “qualified person” and must be constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Therefore, contractors must ensure that only properly trained workers build, modify, or move scaffolds, and that the qualified ...
As the Construction Industry Returns to Work, What Now?
By Richard V. Blystone, Cotney Construction Law. Guidance for employers in the construction industry to keep workers protected and help prevent infection. You may have furloughed workers, laid them off, terminated them or otherwise reduced your workforce, in response to the pandemic. As restrictions are lifted, and things slowly return to a ...
What To Expect When Working With Beacon - COVID-19 Prevention
Editor's note: The following is a message from Beacon Building Products Building a Safe Environment As we continue to serve your business, our number one priority remains the safety and wellness of our employees, customers and the communities in which we live, work and raise families. BEACON SALES AND STAFF SAFETY DAILY SELF-EVALUATION ...
Maintaining Roof Repairs During Rainy Season
By Monica Pedrique, SureCoat Systems. April showers and the coronavirus don’t have to halt roof repairs from being completed. While April showers are necessary, they can be inconvenient for building owners in need of roof repairs. This is especially true in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with requirements to socially distance. Some ...
How a Resilient Roof Protects Against Food Contamination
By Mario Ibanez, National Accounts Manager, FiberTite. The food processing industry is like no other. As such, it brings challenges not found elsewhere, especially when it comes to the facility’s roofing system. When contamination is not an option, food processing facilities need to protect their investments—now and for years to come. In this ...
Tips Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty: What To Do For Yourself And Your Workers.
By Marco Industries. Marco knows that roofing contractors have two primary work-related concerns in the coming months: cash flow and safety on the jobsite. While this is new territory for everyone, government agencies and industry associations are working hard to provide helpful information and meaningful aid to help our industry through these ...
Spring Cleaning Safety
By Michael Pratt, OSEA, NWIR Education Committee. Now that daylight savings time has passed, just like the days, everyone’s to-do list has grown longer with the addition of Spring cleaning. Working from home has its own set of challenges and potential risks. At work, you ensure that you and your employees have ...
What to Do if OSHA Shows Up?
By Michele Pratt, NWIR. If OSHA happens to show up at one of your jobsites or one that you are working on; do you know how to handle the inspection? Let’s face it, if OSHA shows up it’s not like an old friend ringing your doorbell to catch up; they’re there to ...
