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Safety Posts
Revolutionizing roofing safety: 21 years of progress
By Jesse Sanchez. Transforming roofing safety by eliminating hazardous tools and practices while offering a secure and efficient solution that meets modern health and safety standards. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Abby Feinstein, director of product management, marketing and sustainability at ...
Reducing liability with smart safety practices
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the close of 2024 roofing season approaches, now is the time to review and reinforce your safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for your crew. Roofing is one of the most hazardous professions, with workers regularly facing risks like falls, burns from hot tar, electrocution ...
Committing to roofers' well-being
By Jesse Sanchez. Effective training transforms roofing safety, elevating standards in one of America’s most dangerous professions. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, safety director Joe Redd of The Durable Slate Company shares his journey from IT to becoming an advocate for job-site safety. Reflecting on his ...
This safety app aims to revolutionize job site safety
By Jesse Sanchez. An all-in-one tool designed to streamline safety and documentation on roofing job sites. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Stephen Zasadil, the mind behind the Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s (WSRCA) Safety App. Stephen, a seasoned OSHA consultant, ...
How to minimize repetitive motion risks
By Cotney Consulting Group. The impact of repetitive motion injuries on roofers and how to combat them. Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are a growing concern in the roofing industry. Whether using computers for administrative tasks, operating machinery or engaging in physically demanding labor, roofers risk developing RMIs due to repetitive movements, awkward ...
The sky’s the limit
By EagleView Assess. Elevate your claims process with speed, safety and savings. Imagine processing more claims in less time, slashing your costs and enhancing safety—all without ever setting foot on a ladder. This isn’t just futuristic talk; it’s the present reality of drone-based roof inspections. If you’re ready to take ...
Protecting your crew and your business
By Emma Peterson. Learn how emphasizing your safety practices can not only save lives, but also help you stand out to customers. The roofing industry is an incredibly rewarding community to be a part of and to work in, but the truth is that it can also be dangerous. Getting ...
Protecting their people
By Progressive Materials. Learn about how Progressive Materials’ workplace safety initiatives benefit both their employees and their customers. In every manufacturing industry, there are risks and hazards in the workplace. The National Safety Council reports that a U.S. worker in injured on the job every seven seconds. This is an ...
Aligning with global standards
By Cotney Consulting Group. What roofers need to know about OSHA’s updated HazCom rules. On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled significant revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), ...
Multi-employer worksite basics
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLC. Understanding how to navigate OSHA’s policies for worksites that have more than one employer present. Worksites are busy places and adding more than one employer only adds to the chaos. When general contractors, subcontractors and more have workers on locations, priorities and hierarchies ...
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