Safety Posts
Are You Servicing Your Safety Equipment, Such at Self-retracting Lifelines?
Self-retracting lifelines can be serviced and recertified, offering a more affordable option to stay OSHA compliant. By Roofmaster. Recently we assisted a contractor that had a large development job with Camp Pendleton in San Diego. Because the work being conducted was on the military base, certain governmental procedures had to be observed ...
Safety Measures for Construction Workers
Safety begins with worker education but manufacturers have a unique opportunity to contribute by building safer products. By DuPont™ Note: This article was first published on DuPont’s website and can be viewed here. America has 6.5 million construction workers who face daily safety risks on the job. Almost a third of them ...
Safety First in Flat Roof Inspection and Repair
Regular inspection is the key to roof performance but remember to have a safety plan in place before getting started. By MBTechnology Most roofs last for years and are not given a second thought until a problem arises. No roof lasts forever and after years of protecting a building from the elements, ...
Malarkey Helps Property Owners Understand Dangers of Snow and Ice on Roof
Be prepared for winter's toll on the roof by understanding these winter roof risks. By Malarkey Roofing Products Winter brings with it temperature extremes along with snow, ice and winds that can create problems for a home’s roof. Malarkey Roofing Products recently posted a blog that can help home and property owners ...
5 Tips to Prevent Property Damage in Roofing
By Equipter Using the right equipment is just one part of preventing property damage. Here are more tips for achieving a damage-free work zone. Sometimes damage happens despite your crews being as careful and conscientious as possible. When it happens, roofing contractors end up compensating homeowners and losing profit on the job. ...
Roofing is Among America’s Deadliest Jobs
Safety and Roofing Software This is a plea to all roofers out there: stay safe! Did you know that roofers are the #4 deadliest job in the United States? That’s what a 2013 study revealed about some of the most dangerous jobs. Roofing isn’t the only construction-related item on the list. It’s accompanied ...
