Roofing Safety Tips
Meet OSHA standards with the right roofing equipment
By Jenny Yu. Proactive debris management strategies help contractors meet compliance requirements while boosting productivity. Roofing contractors are facing increased pressure to meet evolving safety regulations as enforcement from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to intensify. According to Equipter, compliance today goes far beyond hard hats and ...
More than a meeting
By Cotney Consulting Group. How toolbox talks shape roofing culture. If you want to know your company's safety culture, listen to a toolbox talk. This is not the scripted version, where everyone nods politely while thinking about the day ahead, but the honest ones, where supervisors lead by example, crews participate and ...
Operating in the intersection of regulatory pressure and economic volatility
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Trent Cotney on why proactive policies and operations matter more now than ever. Going into 2026, there was a lot of commotion to keep track of, from uncertainty about tariffs to immigration changes and beyond. And now, one quarter into the year, there are ...
Tome el control de la seguridad y el rendimiento
Por Dani Sheehan, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Trabaje más rápido y de manera más segura mientras brinda a los propietarios una protección más sólida cuando utiliza este underlayment de APOC. En roofing, cada capa importa. El underlayment no solo es una barrera secundaria contra los elementos, sino también una herramienta ...
CPR/First Aid Training (Spanish) - June 17
Join ARCA for a hands-on CPR/First Aid training course taught entirely in Spanish, designed specifically for ARCA members. This essential course will provide the knowledge and practical skills you need to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. Lo que aprenderás (Topics Covered): Evaluación de la escena y respuesta inicial Emergencias cardíacas y técnicas de ...
CPR/First Aid Training (English) - June 17
Join ARCA for a hands-on CPR/First Aid training designed specifically for ARCA members. This course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. Topics Covered Include: Assessing the scene & initial response Cardiac emergencies & CPR techniques Breathing emergencies Sudden illnesses (e.g. allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, stroke) Environmental emergencies ...
MRCA ELITE Safety Awards Program Now Open
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s ELITE Safety Program Award recognizes MRCA member companies that have demonstrated a commitment to improving jobsite safety through the development, implementation and enforcement of comprehensive safety and risk management programs. Companies of all sizes are encouraged to participate and showcase their dedication to protecting their teams ...
Protecting lives from the top down: Why roofing matters in healthcare facilities
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In healthcare, roofing is not just about the physical buildings; it is about patient safety and uninterrupted care. Healthcare facilities are among the most demanding environments in construction. Hospitals, surgical centers and specialized care facilities operate around the clock with no tolerance for failure. While attention ...
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month
By Emma Peterson. What roofing professionals need to know about wildfire risk and product performance. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth hosted Tremco’s Andrew LeCampion and Ron Velichka for a conversation about fire-resistant building materials and products. Wildfires are a growing issue in much of the ...
NFRC’s work supporting building safety
By National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Supporting a safer, more competent roofing industry through guidance and standards. Every June, there is an event called Building Safety Week. This is an industry-wide initiative that focuses on sharing education about the best practices and processes when it comes to safety in the ...
