Safety Posts
Safety is Priority #1 for Advanced Roofing Inc.
By Advanced Roofing. Advanced Roofing is leading the way in construction safety. At Advanced Roofing, Inc. (ARI), safety is our top priority. In today’s world, news travels faster than ever before due to the Internet and social media–good news and bad news. And the last thing we want is for a client ...
Pay Now or Pay Later: The Cost of Safety in Roofing
By NERCA. Recently, there have been several high-profile accidents involving roofing projects and roofing contractors. This includes a woman struck by a falling metal rail in Boston’s North End and the prosecution of a Maine contractor for the death of one of his roofers. These incidents highlight the danger both known and ...
Job Site Safety: Fatal Falls At Their Highest Level in 26 Years
By Cara Corridoni, CertainTeed. Construction accounted for 19 percent of all worker deaths in 2017, with roofers ranking fourth among all occupations. No one will deny a job in construction is hard work. The days are long, the conditions demanding, the loads heavy. There is no getting around the physical stress of ...
Conducting a Hazard Assessment and Using a Hazard Assessment Form
By Safety Operation Services. OSHA requires employers to evaluate all jobs sites and work tasks to determine whether hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). To help you complete this task easily and efficiently, we’ve developed a Hazard Assessment Form. It’s ...
Sun Protection for Roofers
By Sarah Smith, JobNimbus. Roofing can be a dangerous job that requires several safety precautions, but often times, one specific is overlooked — the sun. Rooftop safety doesn’t just mean wearing helmets and harnesses, it also includes wearing sun protection. Sun protection for roofers is important. Working under high temperatures can contribute ...
Safety: Another Benefit of the Best Rain Gutter System
By Gutter Helmet. When homeowners research gutter guards and look at gutter guard reviews, they’re likely trying to weigh the benefits against the investment. Although they may look at the time they'd spend doing it themselves and the minimal financial investment each year, they probably haven't considered the safety benefits that ...
Must-Read Summer Roofing Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
By EagleView. Contractors should take these extra precautions as temperatures heat up this summer. This summer, temperatures are predicted to reach above average temperatures on both coasts of the United States. Even cooler climates, such as those in the plains and Midwest, can reach dangerous temperature levels for anyone out in the sun ...
A New Dimension in Protecting our Employees
By Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. Taking maximum precaution to protect ourselves and colleagues during an active shooter event is now a part of our new reality. There has been nearly a 200% increase in mass shootings across the United States over the past decade. During this period more than 160 active shooter ...
How to Develop a Successful On-the-Job Safety Program for Your Roofing Business
By EagleView. From May 6–10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This voluntary event encourages employers, particularly those in the construction industry, to talk to employees about workplace hazards and develop strong on-the-job safety programs. According to the Bureau of ...
To Be Ready for Roofing Season, Start with Safety
By Malarkey Roofing Products. From driving to the job site, to cleaning up after completion, there are many ways to work safely during the course of any project. The warmer summer months are a popular time for homeowners to welcome roofing projects onto their homes. To ensure that the season is not ...
