Safety made simple

By Dani Sheehan. 

By combining educational opportunities, proven safety tools and digital solutions, NRCA helps you reduce risks and improve performance – one jobsite at a time. 

Safety is one of the roofing industry’s most important challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities for improvement. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has long been committed to protecting roofing workers, and through its partnership with 1Life Software, the Safety Excellence Program is helping members take safety management to the next level with a proven, mobile-friendly digital solution. 

The 1Life safety management platform offers NRCA members a practical, structured way to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace injuries while improving overall business performance. This easy-to-use framework gives you the tools to: 

• Reduce risk on jobsites 
• Protect employees with consistent processes 
• Improve productivity and quality outcomes 
• Meet documentation and compliance requirements more easily 

What’s new in 1Life’s mobile app 2.0 

NRCA recently shared the latest updates to the 1Life platform, making it even more useful for contractors in the field: 

• Multilingual support: Now available in Spanish and French, with more languages available upon request 
• Six new question types in form templates: Enhance user experience and streamline performance tracking 
• Enhanced corrective action management: Admins can decide whether forms can be finalized with outstanding corrective actions 
• Mass document export: Share signed documents quickly with auditors or general contractors 
• Custom employee profile fields: Add and filter custom data for improved workforce management 
• Improved synchronization: Faster, smoother performance when working in the field 

For busy roofing crews, these updates make safety documentation and oversight easier, faster and more effective. 

Other NRCA safety resources you should know about 

NRCA offers a full suite of resources to keep your crew safe and your business strong, including: 

• Safety resource library: Find training and protocols for fall prevention, driver and fleet safety, heat illness prevention, subcontractor risk management and more  
• Power Hours: Find past and upcoming recordings from industry experts on safety-related topics to keep you informed about industry trends and changes 
• Safety training: Courses for all experience levels, plus custom class options tailored to your specific needs 

With the right tools and training, you can protect your workforce, reduce risk and improve performance. Explore NRCA’s health and safety resources for the roofing industry and start building a safer and more successful business.