Roofing Safety Tips
American Ladder Institute releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey
Free safety training is available at laddersafetytraining.org. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey. Results reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education as well as types of ladder-related accidents ...
Mindy Dahlquist - Explore Snow Retention Training Opportunities
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun to discuss snow retention education for roofing professionals. From engineering and installation fundamentals to financial strategies for roofing business owners, TRA Snow and Sun has a variety of unique educational opportunities coming ...
A journey to revolutionize roofing safety
By Jesse Sanchez. A groundbreaking innovation ensures roofers come home safe every day. Roofing safety is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the construction industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Brandon Strawder, CEO of Strawder Family Innovations, to discuss how The RIDGEPRO, a steep-slope ...
Walton County School District’s first ICF project
By Dani Sheehan. The use of Nudura ICF products allowed this elementary school to overcome Florida’s construction challenges while delivering a facility that is safe, efficient and sustainable. Building a school comes with its own set of challenges, but when that school is also located in Florida, those challenges multiply due to ...
OSHA Education Center and the University of South Florida unveil enhanced OSHA construction safety training
OSHA Education Center and the University of South Florida (USF) have expanded their mission to ensure the safety of construction professionals with the launch of an enhanced 10-Hour Construction Safety Training course. OSHA Education Center is a leading provider of occupational safety and health digital training and the University of South ...
10 common causes of premature roof failure
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Tackle the causes of roof failure before it happens. Premature roof failure can be caused by several different factors. Your roof works overtime to shield your home from the elements, so it needs to be well maintained. It’s important to pay attention to what can cause potential ...
Essential safety tips for your next paving project
By Troy Kaiser, Benchmark. Five key practices to improve safety and efficiency on-site. Safety is a priority in paving projects and following proper safety protocols is key to achieving a successful and accident-free outcome. Benchmark highlights five crucial safety guidelines that can greatly improve both safety and efficiency on your ...
Guide to burn treatment for roofing crews
By Cotney Consulting Group. Burns are a severe risk to the roofing industry, and understanding how to provide first aid for different types of burns is critical. Burns are a common hazard in the roofing industry, arising from exposure to hot surfaces, chemicals, electricity and other sources. The severity of burns can ...
How roofing contractors can foster a safer work environment
By Cotney Consulting Group. A successful safety program requires more than employee buy-in; it needs strong leadership. The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for workers, particularly roofing. According to OSHA, about one in five workplace deaths were construction-related. However, effective health and safety processes can minimize these risks and ...
Reducing liability with smart safety practices
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the close of 2024 roofing season approaches, now is the time to review and reinforce your safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for your crew. Roofing is one of the most hazardous professions, with workers regularly facing risks like falls, burns from hot tar, electrocution ...
