Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)
WSRCA Year in Review - 2018
DRIVING VALUE IN MEMBERSHIP Greetings WSRCA Members, A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2018 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the Association. In today’s competitive marketplace, our members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well as ...
Help advance the industry—participate in Roofing Day in D.C. 2019!
Roofing Day in D.C. 2019, April 3-4, 2019, will be the largest industrywide advocacy event of its kind dedicated solely to the roofing industry. Roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, consultants and other industry professionals from across the U.S. will unite to deliver our message and influence policymaking in Congress with ...
OSHA’s Silica Standard
By Trent Cotney and Travis McConnell, Cotney Construction Law. The key provision with the greatest impact on the roofing industry is the stricter permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) controversial rule regulating exposure to respirable crystalline silica (silica) took effect on June 23, ...
Western Roofing Expo 2019 - Request for Presentations
With the ever-increasing popularity of the Western Roofing Expo and its educational seminars, we are making a call to all public speakers: apply to teach a seminar at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo 2019 in Las Vegas! We believe the quality of our membership provides a valuable knowledge base to tap ...
Ice-Dam on Cold/Ventilated Water Shedding Steep-Slope Roofs
During the past few winters, WSRCA Member Contractors in varying areas of the western U.S. have reported an increasing number and intensity of winter-time ice-dam formation and resultant damage at various buildings in the western states. This Bulletin’s discussion of ice-dams, along with guidelines and suggestions for mitigation of ice dams, ...
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 ...
Contractors Counsel: OSHA's Confined Space Standard for Construction
By: Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. To better understand the allocation of responsibility under OSHA’s confined space standards, it’s helpful to understand the definitions of the parties involved with the permit space. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a confined space is one that is large enough for an ...
Cotney Construction Law Provides 15-Minute Legal Consultation for WSRCA Members
In our continuing efforts to provide Members with the highest level of cost-effective and cutting-edge benefits, WSRCA proudly announces our new legal partnership with Trent Cotney and Cotney Construction Law (CCL). Cotney Construction Law currently represents over 350 roofing companies in more than 30 states and is still growing! This valuable member-only ...
Western Roofing Expo 2019 - Request For Presentations
Here is your chance to share your expertise. Applications due November 16, 2018. With the ever-increasing popularity of the Western Roofing Expo and its educational seminars, we are making a call to all public speakers: apply to teach a seminar at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo 2019 in Las Vegas! We ...
7 Legal Myths You and Your Advisors May Believe
By: Larry Oxenham, Senior Advisor, American Society for Asset Protection. There are many financial and legal myths that circulate through society. A belief in these myths may result in serious problems. In a commencement address at Yale University, President John F. Kennedy taught, “The great enemy of the truth is very often ...
