Roofing Safety Tips
Built to hold: A smarter way to secure roof pipes
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover reliable and versatile pipe securement solutions designed to protect roofs without compromising their integrity. When it comes to rooftop infrastructure, pipe movement isn't just a nuisance — it can compromise a building’s integrity and safety. Anchor Products aims to eliminate that risk with its Pipe/Conduit Securement System, a ...
American Ladder Institute (ALI) influences millions with ladder safety messaging
ALI Launches Safety Ambassador program for companies to promote training achievements. Another National Ladder Safety Month has ended with millions reminded, when using ladders either at home or at work, that Every Step Matters. Initiated by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), every March is dedicated to raising awareness about ladder safety ...
Making safety a part of company culture
By Malco Tools. Get a look at how Malco Tools has woven an award-winning safety culture into everything that they do. Malco Tools have been a leading tool manufacturer for HVAC, roofing, siding, gutters, fence and rail professionals for over 70 years now. Our story began as a small startup ...
Step lightly: The right way to walk on a tile roof
By Eagle Roofing Products. Avoid costly damage and protect your tile roof with expert walking techniques and safety tips. It looks solid. It feels sturdy. But don’t be fooled — tile roofing isn’t built for casual strolls. Every year, well-meaning homeowners and even contractors crack tiles underfoot, turning a simple task into ...
22 years and counting: Building a career on the roof
By Emma Peterson. Find your future in the roofing industry through hard work and dedication. When Adam Cook graduated from high school, he wasn’t planning on one day working on roofs. Instead, he was working in a tire shop. Collecting paystubs at the shop, he came upon the salary number of one ...
When the heat is more than just hot air
By MARCO Industries. A new safety law sends a clear message to outdoor workers everywhere. The sun doesn’t play favorites. Whether you're on a rooftop or framing a new build, the rising heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. With temperatures already climbing, a new safety law should have every contractor, roofer ...
Raising the bar on fall protection
By Jesse Sanchez. Redefining fall protection with innovative solutions, real-world training and a mission to prevent job site fatalities. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, safety was at the forefront of many discussions, and no one expressed it better than Nicole Waters, director of sales at Leading Edge Safety. In a ...
How Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2 is driving sustainable change
By Jesse Sanchez. The future of roofing adhesives is here — and it’s greener, safer and more efficient than ever. For years, the roofing industry has been grappling with the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with traditional canister adhesives. Now, a game-changing innovation is poised to push new industry standards: Millennium PG-1 ...
Bringing safety, style and strategy to the trade show floor
By Jesse Sanchez. Behind the scenes with a fast-growing distributor that's shaking up the roofing industry with fresh energy, a focus on safety and a personal touch. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Julia Farrel, co-founder of Wryker Construction Supply, sat down with Megan Ellsworth to share how her company is ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
