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Essential maintenance and safety tips for long-term protection
By MBCI. Master the art of roof maintenance with these essential safety and upkeep guidelines to protect your property and investment. Editor’s Note: Contractors can use these guidelines to ensure safety and quality while sharing them with building owners to protect their investment. A roof isn’t just an architectural feature for visual’s sake ...
American Ladder Institute releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey
Free safety training is available at laddersafetytraining.org. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey. Results reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education as well as types of ladder-related accidents ...
Guide to burn treatment for roofing crews
By Cotney Consulting Group. Burns are a severe risk to the roofing industry, and understanding how to provide first aid for different types of burns is critical. Burns are a common hazard in the roofing industry, arising from exposure to hot surfaces, chemicals, electricity and other sources. The severity of burns can ...
A plan for providing peace of mind
By Jessica Bravo. Experts discuss the importance of customized snow retention systems for roof safety and how to implement safety plans. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Lars Walberg of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and Nick Piontek of On Point Contracting ...
How roofing contractors can foster a safer work environment
By Cotney Consulting Group. A successful safety program requires more than employee buy-in; it needs strong leadership. The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for workers, particularly roofing. According to OSHA, about one in five workplace deaths were construction-related. However, effective health and safety processes can minimize these risks and ...
Safety is more than liability protection
By Emma Peterson. Learn how making safety a part of your company culture can lead to a more cohesive team. Safety is a crucial part of any business, but especially in more high-risk fields such as roofing. Many contractors use guidelines such as OSHA to help them create the safety ...
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 ...
Staying safe and secure in the snow
By Emma Peterson. Learn how installing a snow retention system can keep people and property safe this winter. In an upcoming MetalTalk on November 20, 2024, at 11:00 am PT (2:00 pm ET), Mindy Dahlquist from TRA Snow and Sun will be visiting The Coffee Shops™ to chat with Karen ...
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 ...
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 ...
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