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Make Work a Sanctuary
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). Helping an employee maintain physical and mental health could be the most important thing employers do this year. Roofing is already a physically and mentally demanding job by itself. The additions of current circumstances such as the ongoing pandemic and social and political ...
Recognizing and Addressing Heat Stress on Jobsites
By Cotney Construction Law. Summer in the U.S. means soaring temperatures accompanied by high humidity. Construction workers are already prone to heat-related illnesses and injuries due to exposure to hot weather, but this risk is further heightened by a combination of physical activity in the summer heat. To reduce risk of heat-related illness ...
Creating Company Policies for Telework
By Cotney Construction Law. When COVID-19 emerged as a new virus, workplaces realized they would need to shift their business to remote work. Although some businesses may have returned to their normal office routine, many realized that working from home is a feasible option. Some companies have even announced an option for ...
5 Key Safety Tips for Employee Eye and Face Protection
According to OSHA, eye and face protection violations were within the top 10 most frequently cited hazards in 2019. This ranking is not surprising, given these violations are easily observable during inspection, from close and afar. However, eye and safety protection measures are also a very serious concern for employee safety. ...
Are You Protecting Your Lien Rights?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understand the common mistakes contractors make regarding lien rights and how to avoid them. Construction lien laws protect contractors and their right to payment. However, mistakes can be made that revoke a contractor’s lien rights. These mistakes are easily preventable with the guidance of an experienced ...
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Announces Award Winners
By Florida's Association of Roofing Professionals. FRSA members are recognized for their accomplishments. The 2020 membership awards were announced virtually due to the cancellation of the FRSA Convention. Congratulations to the following winners. Manny Oyola, Eagle Roofing Products FL, Wins Enthusiasm Award The Bieler “Enthusiasm Gets It Done” Award was established in 1994 by ...
RCAW Partners with Cotney Construction Law
By Roofing Contractors Association of Washington. Cotney Construction Law is the new general counsel and Platinum Sponsor for RCAW. RCAW is pleased to announce this new partnership. Cotney Construction Law has also offered our members additional benefits, which you will be able to access on July 15th on our new website in ...
What Contractors Need to Know About Privacy
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Privacy is an important consideration with regards to contractor health screenings. Talk of health screenings and new safety protocols have been circulating since the onset of COVID-19. Now, as U.S. contractors are getting back to work, these protocols and provisions are being put into action and working ...
Why You Should Donate to Foundations
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. The many reasons to care for your community. A study done in 2006 by colleagues at the National Institutes of Health indicated that the act of giving stimulates regions of the brain associated with social connection, trust and happiness. In communities, a culture of giving creates healthy ...
5 Tips for Working Safely in the Summer Heat
Summer is peak roofing season. How are you staying safe and cool? 1) Appreciate the risks. The official start of Summer – and with it, ferocious heat – was on June 20th. Construction workers, especially roofers, are uniquely susceptible to heat-related injuries due to the nature of the trade. Excessive heat ...
