Safety Posts
Roofing: One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States
By Cotney Construction Law. According to the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, roofers have the fourth most dangerous job in America, with 48.6 fatalities for every 100,000 workers. These fatalities are the result of the great deal of climbing, heavy lifting and kneeling in extremely hot weather, along with serious accidents ...
Factors to Consider When Choosing Personal Protective Equipment
By Michele Pratt for National Women in Roofing. Ensuring that you and your employees are warm and safe while wearing proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is not an easy task. In selecting PPE, there are certain third parties such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) that certify equipment for efficacy. Equipment ...
How workplace injuries impact profitability for roofing companies
By IKO. Prevention can reduce serious employee injury or death and increase profits. Workplace injury costs in the roofing industry. We all know that working in the construction industry, and specifically roofing, comes with risks. Roofers face a variety of hazards on the job, including those associated with working at height, ladders, power tools, ...
Reducing Falls During Residential Construction: Re-Roofing
Courtesy of OSHA and WSRCA. Re-roofing exposes workers to the hazards of demolition work at heights. With the proper fall protection, the risk of serious falls can be substantially reduced. This fact sheet highlights some of the hazards workers encounter during re-roofing and lists some practical methods employers can use to protect ...
National Women in Roofing September Letter from the Chair: Staying Safe on the Job
By Shari Carlozzi. In my new role as Safety Solutions Director with Tremco, I am constantly aware of the risks we take daily to fulfill a job well done. Attention to detail has never had so great an impact on any career as it does in the roofing industry. We take ...
How to stay cool while roofing – tips for working outside in the heat
By IKO. Avoid workplace injuries by understanding the dangers of working in heat and first aid training. Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute medical or definitive safety advice with respect to working in extreme heat. You should always consult with your doctor before working in extreme heat ...
Top Nail Gun Safety Tips for Roofers
By IKO. As a residential roofer, one of your top tools will be a roofing nail gun (often called a “roofing nailer”). The roofing nailer will help you fasten shingles or other roofing materials, such as underlayments, quickly and efficiently. Although there are other types of nail guns available – such as siding ...
Believing in Safety: One Company’s Approach to Closing in On Zero Incidents
By Karen Cates. OSHA’s Safe + Sound week is coming up August 13-19. Why is it that despite the best intention and prevention, people still get hurt or worse while on the job? This question was the premise for a consulting engagement several years ago. My client had asked, “How do ...
OSHA offers heat illness resources for outdoor workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers resources through its Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. OSHA's campaign aims to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather and provide resources and guidance to address these hazards. Workers in outdoor industries ...
Choosing the Right Fall Protection
By Michell Pratt for National Women in Roofing. Fall Protection can pose its own set of challenges for proper fit and comfort for female employees. Personal Protective Equipment has been made for many years. However, with women becoming more commonplace in the industrial/construction industry, employers have a responsibility to ensure that all ...
