Safety Posts
Staying on top of Safety While on top the Roof
By Adam Cabrera. Regular maintenance of roof safety systems is vital just as it is for any other part of a building. Roofing professionals have a responsibility to ensure safety while working at heights, a topic discussed in a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips where host Heidi J. ...
Navigating the Key Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Roof Fall Protection Regulations
By Cotney Consulting Group. Use this information to guide employers toward a safer, compliant working environment. Maintaining the safety of workers in high-risk environments is a critical facet of any organization. The legal landscapes for such protocols differ in the United States and Canada, bringing unique challenges to the businesses operating ...
A Guide to Ensuring Safety in the Roofing Industry: 10 Crucial Measures
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Here's a helpful ten-step guide to establishing core safety measures. The roofing industry is synonymous with substantial risk, consistently ranking near the top nationwide for nonfatal fall rates. This dangerous trend continues, with roofers exposed to the highest risk for fatal and nonfatal falls. Therefore, ...
Protecting Workers: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Safe Workplace – Part Two
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn what each type of PPE is and what hazards they protect construction workers from. In part one of this series, we discussed that protecting workers from hazards in the workplace is crucial to ensuring their safety and well-being. In part two, we will continue learning ...
Take the Pledge to Keep Your Workers Safe and Sound
By Evelyn Witterholt. Safe + Sound Week 2023 is coming up in August, and companies across the country are pledging to keep their workers safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that their upcoming Safe + Sound Week will take place on August 7-13, 2023. This week ...
Keeping Your Cool: Essential Safety Tips for Roofers Battling Hot Summer Conditions
By APOC. Rise above the heat this summer and ward it off with these helpful tips from APOC. With the upcoming summer season, it’s important to stay cool up on the roof. High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat related illnesses, accidents and fatalities. Here are some helpful tips ...
Protecting Workers: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Safe Workplace – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a critical role in protecting workers from harm on the jobsite. John Kenney discusses the importance of PPE and how to protect youself from harm by taking proper precautions. Protecting workers from hazards in the workplace is crucial to ...
Upgraders Beware: Be Cautious When Removing Old Screw-down Roofs
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. If you’re thinking about upgrading your screw down roof to a standing seam roof, that’s great! Just beware, because those old screw-down roofs can be, well... screwy. The new standing-seam metal roofs are aesthetically pleasing and considered a major upgrade from the old ...
MRA Urges Homeowners to Think Fire Safety First for the 4th of July Holiday
The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) shares important steps homeowners should take to prevent wildfires this upcoming 4th of July. It’s a combustible combination: the Fourth of July holiday happens to fall during the peak of wildfire season in many areas of the country, making this celebratory event particularly fraught with ...
Innovative Products Promoting Safety on the Jobsite
By Cayden Wemple. Tremco’s line of safety products is innovative and practical. Tremco is a big proponent of the “safety first” mindset and their line of industry-leading safety products can back that up. Roof work can be very dangerous, so every employee wants to show up to the jobsite knowing ...
