Roofing Safety Tips
National Ladder Safety Month is Coming
Now is the time to register employees for safety training. National Ladder Safety Month is observed next month, as it is every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute (ALI), the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training. ...
Never take your eye off the ball
By RIDGEPRO. The importance of situational awareness in roofing. Think back to high school. The time is the final seconds of the game and you’re the team’s star forward. The crowd is roaring and you feel the pressure. From there it all happens in the blink of an eye. Your teammate passes ...
PPE made by women for women in construction
By WRYKER Construction Supply. WRYKER leads the charge in redefining construction safety gear for women workers because one size does not fit all when it comes to PPE. The construction industry has one of the highest injury rates. And in 2021, it ranked as the top industry for preventable fatal ...
Brandon Strawder - The Safety Tool Every Roofer’s Toolkit Needs
S6:E6 In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Brandon Strawder of the RIDGEPRO to talk about roofing safety. Coming from a roofing family and growing up in the industry, Brandon and his family now work every day to develop tools for safety while also crusading for ...
Snow retention is a safety must!
By Dani Sheehan. It’s not just about protecting the rose beds below. Proper snow retention is a safety issue that can be mitigated with proper education and the right accessories. Tradeshows are an essential part of networking in the roofing industry and provide the opportunity to show off new products, ...
MRCA SHARP Plus safety bulletin
By Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Safety never goes out of style! Freshen up on your safety practices with MRCA's Toolbox Talks. Enclosed are your SHARP Plus Training materials for this month. These materials are provided in both English and Spanish. Use the links below to view/download: Safety Toolbox Talks: English + Spanish: Torch ...
The Western States Safety App and what it can do for your team
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is leveraging technology to make job sites safer. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth talks to Stephen Zasadil, the creator of WSRCA’s Safety Companion App. Stephen “started in safety around 2008, ...
Understanding ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1
Register today to join Jason Hildenbrand, Director of Branded Sales for Metal-Era & Hickman Edge Systems, for your Understanding ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 continuing education webinar (AIA & IIBEC approved) on Tuesday, November 28 at 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT. Learning Objectives: The importance of edge metal. Understanding the impact of wind. What ...
The First Step is the Scariest
By The RIDGEPRO. You may use it every day, but don't underestimate the dangers of climbing up a ladder. Look to these tips to keep you safe. Ladder safety tips and techniques It’s pretty obvious to all of us in the roofing and construction trades that ladders are often the source of ...
Leading With Safety – The Importance of Safety Culture
By Anna Lockhart. Ro Lewis recaps the impact of Tremco’s 2023 Global Safety Week and the importance of promoting a safety-focused culture in the workplace. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Ro Lewis, Tremco’s executive director of HS&E, ...
