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WTI’s Upgraded Boots Program Declared a Success
By Evelyn Witterholt. Representatives from Tremco and Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI) give us an update on their upgraded boots program that originally began in 2020. In 2020, we reported on WTI’s new boots program that was recently implemented in which they provide employees with a stipend for a new pair ...
Indoor Air Quality Matters for the Health of Owners and Occupants
By Adam Cabrera. Breathing clean, fresh air isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity, especially when considering the air quality within buildings. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer podcast, hosts Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White had a chat with Barrington Green, a project manager at WTI Pure Air ...
Staying on top of Safety While on top the Roof
By Adam Cabrera. Regular maintenance of roof safety systems is vital just as it is for any other part of a building. Roofing professionals have a responsibility to ensure safety while working at heights, a topic discussed in a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips where host Heidi J. ...
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Roof Meets Safety Requirements
By Evelyn Witterholt. To avoid OSHA violations and possible fines, building owners must prioritize rooftop safety. Did you know that in 2022, the number-one most-cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard was fall protection? Building owners who want to repair or replace their roof in the future must prioritize ...
Hurricane Ian Was no Match For This Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. After getting hit hard by Hurricane Ian, this Tremco roofing system stayed put. Last year, Florida experienced devastating impacts from Hurricane Ian. One place that was severely affected was Sanibel Island, which experienced the category 4 hurricane, including wind speeds of over 150 mph. But two roofs, ...
Take the Pledge to Keep Your Workers Safe and Sound
By Evelyn Witterholt. Safe + Sound Week 2023 is coming up in August, and companies across the country are pledging to keep their workers safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that their upcoming Safe + Sound Week will take place on August 7-13, 2023. This week ...
Top June Stories: Drones, New Subcontractor Rules and Safety Committees
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on the RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) newsroom this past month. When looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear to us that members of the roofing industry are very interested in drone technology. Two of our most popular articles were about utilizing drone photography ...
Roofing For All – Celebrating Pride Month in the Roofing Industry
By Anna Lockhart. Special guests discussed the ways in which the roofing industry has embraced the LGBTQIA+ community and the path forward for an even more inclusive future in the workplace during this Pride Month Coffee Conversations. RoofersCoffeeShop® and Tremco WTI started off Pride Month with a special ...
How to Give Your Building Occupants a Breath of Fresh Air
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s why air quality should be at the forefront of every building owner’s mind. In the past few years, more and more building owners have been increasingly considerate of their property’s air quality and for good reason. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when a building’s ...
Innovative Products Promoting Safety on the Jobsite
By Cayden Wemple. Tremco’s line of safety products is innovative and practical. Tremco is a big proponent of the “safety first” mindset and their line of industry-leading safety products can back that up. Roof work can be very dangerous, so every employee wants to show up to the jobsite knowing ...
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