Safety Posts
Managing Risk Through Pre-operational Planning – Part One
By Cotney Consulting Group. Understanding why employees are not meeting expectations or experiencing injuries despite well-established standards, programs, policies, procedures and training cannot be overstated. Performance discrepancies, incident occurrence and operational losses are common within any industry, but the question remains: Are they mere accidents? The organization must assess why projects or ...
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 ...
Safety First: How to Create a Building Safety Plan That is Guaranteed to Prevent Falls
By Adam Cabrera. One of the main gaps in jobsite safety is the failure to plan adequately for fall prevention. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with guests Cheryl Ambrose and Rich Trewyn of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) who shared insight ...
How Technology Elevates Workplace Safety
By Cotney Consulting Group. Today, integrating technology into construction processes is not just an option but necessary to ensure a safer work environment. Unfortunately, while crucial for global development, the construction industry tops the charts in workplace injuries and fatalities. Safety, therefore, is paramount. This article dives deep into how construction technology ...
Navigating OSHA Inspections with Preparedness and Insight
By Adam Cabrera. When it comes to OSHA, knowing your responsibilities is the blueprint for a safe and compliant worksite. Navigating an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection can be a daunting experience for roofing and construction companies. However, being prepared and understanding the inspection process can make all ...
Don’t Roll the Dice With Safety
By The RIDGEPRO®. When it comes to safety, you don't want to take any chances. Measure twice… cut once. If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Making a plan without tools is like making spaghetti without a pot. Some sayings are as old as the ...
Safeguarding Roofing Projects: A Leader's Role in Upholding Safety Measures
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here's how roofing industry leaders can uphold important safety requirements. The inherently demanding and risky roofing industry requires an elaborate planning strategy to minimize hazards and ensure a safer work environment. The essence of this planning goes beyond allocating crews, tools and materials. It includes prioritizing ...
Staying Safe While Scaling Heights
By Adam Cabrera. Make sure you’re not stepping on-site before prepping for every risk. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks fall protection with experts, Cheryl Ambrose and Rich Trewyn of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Their insights shed light on an issue all ...
Permanent Fall Protection Mitigates Risk and Enhances Safety
By Adam Cabrera. With workplace falls being a leading cause of fatalities, OSHA emphasizes fall prevention, a key focus of FlashCo's new product line. On a recent Roofing Road Trips episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to FlashCo's Rob Drew and Jeremy Grimes who underscored the critical role safety plays ...
Staying Compliant With Stairs and Ladders
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here are the proper safety procedures for stairs and ladder safety on construction job sites. Construction workers face the risk of falls from stairs and ladders almost every day, and while many of these falls do not result in injury, a significant number do. Even ...
