Roofing Safety Tips
How hot is too hot?
By RIDGEPRO. Tips and tools for beating the heat. While certain areas of the country remain cool, many regions have been feeling peak summer temperatures for weeks. Men and women who work outside including those in roofing, construction and agriculture accept hot weather as part of the job. Grin and ...
Eric Vittardi - Building a Culture of Safety
S6:E74 In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Karen Edwards chats with Eric Vittardi of SafetyHQ about the difference between having a safety plan versus building a company-wide safety culture. Safety concerns including field safety, mental health and proper procedures to maintain OSHA compliance are all important pieces of every safety ...
Sun or snow, safety comes first!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how TRA Snow and Sun keeps homeowners and contractors safer every day. TRA Snow and Sun was founded in 1996 to bring European snow safety products, such as snow brackets/guards and snow fences to America. Today, they’re still manufacturing and educating people about the same products, ...
A marijuana-free zone
By Jonny Suchor. Understanding marijuana policies in today's workplaces. Recently the National Building Frame Association (NFBA) and the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) provided safety toolbox talks discussing the consequences of using marijuana while on the job. Even though medical and recreational marijuana are legal in some states, it's still ...
WRYKER LIVE at IRE 2024
By Jonny Suchor. WRYKER founder Julia Farrell shares her story and mission at IRE 2024. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to sit down with an inspiring industry leader, Julia Farrell, founder and president of WRYKER Construction Supply. Julia shared her journey and ...
Roofing Alliance Releases New Heat Stress Research: Available Now!
Important safety information surrounding rooftop heat stress joins NRCA bookstore offerings. The Roofing Alliance unveils a new training course and report on heat stress in roofing. The Heat Stress for Roofers Training Course and Final Report are now available for purchase in NRCA’s Bookstore. The report and training modules provide important industry ...
Safety talk draws a full house at IRE 2024!
By Jonny Suchor. Key takeaways from the in-depth talk of the top OSHA violations and safety protocols. Two industry professionals, Julia Farrell and Mason Jeffrey, teamed up at the at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas to present an informative educational session specifically designed for construction professionals, ...
5 common OSHA citations and strategies for successful compliance
By Wryker Construction Supply. Protect your people and your business using these strategies to ensure your job site is complying with OSHA regulations. Embracing a culture of safety is not only crucial because it keeps your employees happy and healthy, but also keeps your business safe legally. Violations of the ...
Developing a safety-above-all mindset
By The RIDGEPRO. Making safety a core value of your company’s operations can put your mind at ease and let you focus on important matters. What the first thing you think about when you arrive at the jobsite in the morning? If it’s, “How many squares can we get done today?” you’re ...
Skylight safety 101
By Jared Melkun, WRYKER. A recent blog post by WRYKER balances Skylight benefits with construction safety. Skylights sprinkle sunbeams across interior landscapes, cutting down on electrical demands. Although, they are extremely dangerous to install for construction workers, killing 58 in 2011. Adherence to OSHA's safety protocols is not just regulation—it's ...
