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Elevating safety: Essential fall protection training for roofing contractors

RCS Influencer John Kenney says a comprehensive and continuously updated training program is the best defense against the dangers of falls in the roofing industry. Ensuring the safety of roofing contractors is paramount, especially when it comes to fall protection. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries ...


Cotney Consulting Group - Is your roofing company prepared for an emergency

Is your roofing company prepared for an emergency?

By Cotney Consulting Group. Creating and implementing an EAP fosters unity and preparedness within your team. Emergencies can strike at times. For roofing contractors, having a well-developed Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a regulatory requirement from OSHA and a crucial component of workplace safety. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating and implementing ...


Cotney - OSHA’s heat illness prevention rulemaking advances

OSHA’s heat illness prevention rulemaking advances: Implications for the roofing industry

By Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing companies can safeguard their workforce and ensure compliance with new regulations by staying informed, engaging in the rulemaking process and proactively implementing heat illness prevention measures. With summer approaching, the roofing industry must stay vigilant about the safety of its workers in rising temperatures. The Occupational Safety ...


Cotney - Staying safe in the heat

Staying safe in the heat

By Cotney Consulting Group. Working in the heat poses significant risks, but these risks can be managed effectively with proactive measures and a commitment to safety. Working in the heat on the roof can quickly take a toll. As temperatures rise, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses. Equipping your team with ...


Cotney Consulting Group - Best practices for roofing contractors in hazard communication

Best practices for roofing contractors in hazard communication

By Cotney Consulting Group. A commitment to excellence in hazard communication is not just good practice — it's good business. As roofing contractors, we navigate an environment bristling with potential hazards, from the risks of falls to the subtler, equally perilous dangers posed by the daily materials. At the heart of safeguarding ...


Cotney - Contractor Safety

Navigating contractor safety risks: Strategies and best practices for roofing contractors

By Cotney Consulting Group. Managing safety risks associated with external contractors demands a proactive and comprehensive approach. In today's fast-paced project environments, collaboration with external contractors is commonplace, bringing a wealth of expertise to the table. However, this collaboration also introduces a myriad of safety challenges that can jeopardize the well-being of ...


Cotney Consulting prevent serious injury incidents

Understanding human factors in roofing safety to prevent serious injury and fatality incidents

By Cotney Consulting Group. Look into the intricate factors that fuel these incidents, and explore the motivations guiding people's actions to illuminate the complex ties between human performance and SIFs. Roofing contractors are acutely aware that safety is non-negotiable in our industry. Despite rigorous safety measures, Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) incidents ...


R-Club Elevate your Roofing Safety Knowledge

Elevate your roofing safety knowledge with these exclusive lessons

By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn how you can access monthly safety webinars from roofing expert John Kenney. Being a member of the R-Club means you get access to a wealth of resources, including consultations, a listing in our Directory and discounted classified ads. And starting this year, we’re adding even more ...


Cotney - Enhancing ergonomic safety

Enhancing ergonomic safety for roofers

By Cotney Consulting Group. Mastering the quick exposure check (QEC) to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders As roofing contractors, your job demands physical strength and endurance, but it also comes with its fair share of risks, especially regarding work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Protecting your team from these hazards is not just a matter ...


Cotney Consulting Group Hearing Protection

Measuring noise and selecting proper hearing protection

By Cotney Consulting Group. The importance of protective hearing goes beyond immediate safety concerns as contractors in the roofing industry are constantly at risk. In roofing contracting, where power tools, heavy machinery and metal clanging against metal fill the air, protecting one's hearing is paramount. Roofing professionals are constantly exposed to ...


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