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Safety Posts
More than a meeting
By Cotney Consulting Group. How toolbox talks shape roofing culture. If you want to know your company's safety culture, listen to a toolbox talk. This is not the scripted version, where everyone nods politely while thinking about the day ahead, but the honest ones, where supervisors lead by example, crews participate and ...
Extension cord safety for roofers
By Cotney Consulting Group. An extension cord is a simple piece of equipment, but like everything on a roof, it can hurt you if you are careless with it. Every roofing crew uses extension cords for power tools, compressors and generators. But they’re also one of the most overlooked hazards on a ...
Stop the snap: Hose whipping hazards on roofing sites
By Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing crews who take hose safety seriously work faster, cleaner and with fewer surprises. Roofers work with compressed air and fluid hoses every day, from pneumatic nail guns and spray rigs to compressors and cleaning tools. These hoses make the job faster and more efficient, but they can ...
Protecting roofers from falls — One step at a time
By Cotney Consulting Group. Six steps to protecting your crew when they’re working with steep heights. Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and roofing is one of the highest-risk trades. Whether a simple repair or a large-scale commercial installation, roofing professionals face daily exposure to ...
Staying safe on the roof during National Snow Guard Safety Month
Nine essential safety tips for roofers installing snow retention systems. March marks National Snow Guard Safety Month, an initiative established by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, a leader in the snow retention industry. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about roof safety and best practices for professionals. For ...
General construction safety principles: The core practices every outdoor trade should follow
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Getting the fundamentals right is what separates disciplined contractors from the rest. Across the outdoor living industry, every contractor has their specialty — tile setting, hardscape, pool and spa, landscaping, lighting, sports surfaces, agronomics and general maintenance. Each trade has its own techniques, tools and ...
Clean sites prevent falls and fines: Housekeeping essentials for roofing crews
By Cotney Consulting Group. On a roof, there's no room for clutter — only for safe steps, sharp work and solid results. In the roofing industry, conversations about safety often focus on fall protection equipment, weather conditions or material handling. However, one of the most consistent and controllable hazards across any roofing ...
The slips nobody plans for: Winter fall hazards that catch roofing crews off guard
By Cotney Consulting Group. Cold weather demands a different pace, different planning and different expectations Most roofing companies prepare for winter by considering shorter days, material limitations and weather delays. What often gets less attention is how cold weather quietly changes jobsite conditions, making slips and falls more likely. Winter falls ...
Combat repetitive stress at work
By Cotney Consulting Group. Working hard shouldn’t mean hurting harder. With the right approach, your team can stay strong, productive and pain-free In the roofing industry, the focus on safety often centers around high-risk hazards like falls, heat stress or electrical shocks. But another threat creeps in quietly, one motion at ...
Safety in every lift, load and mile
By Emma Peterson. From safer deliveries to crane support, CDS helps contractors minimize injury risks. Roofing consistently ranks in the top five of the most dangerous professions in the U.S. Forbes reported in 2021 that there were “2.4 nonfatal injuries per 100 full-time workers” and “59 fatalities per 100,000 full-time ...
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