RCS Influencers - August 2024
The importance of bilingual safety training
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that bilingual training is hugely important since OSHA, or your state equivalent, is going to ask if you have safety materials in a language that everybody can understand. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth, and I am here at rooferscoffeeshop.com, back again for ...
Best practices for training around fall protection
RCS Influencer Martin Stout says to consider the four R's when developing a training program around fall protection. When developing a training program based around fall protection it is important to consider the four R’s. Training should be relevant, robust, regular and reassuring. If a training program has these four factors, ...
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 ...
The power of multilingual management
RCS Influencer Jake Magalsky recommends embracing the struggle of learning a second language to ease the friction of communication. The language barrier is a very real issue in the construction industry in the United States these days. Although many people are bilingual, there are still a large portion of managers and ...
The importance of bilingual training in the roofing industry
RCS Influencer Allison Woslager says investing in bilingual training and supporting these initiatives can create a more skilled, diverse and cohesive workforce in the roofing industry. As an employer who markets for the roofing industry, where other languages are commonly used, we understand the significance of bilingual training for enhancing workforce ...
Bridging cultural and communication differences
RCS Influencer Steve Little says their multilingual and multicultural programs work well to create a cohesive and collaborative team. Every month, The Coffee Shops reach out to those in our influencer program to get their perspective on a variety of timely topics for the roofing industry. The individuals that make up ...
