Top June Stories: Safety Committee Meetings, Machine Upgrades and New Employee Classification Rules

By Evelyn Witterholt. 

Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. 

Safety is once again a trending topic this past month on MCS. Metal roofing businesses know that safety is a top priority, and many have created safety committees as a way of taking action. Our readers really care about running safety meetings effectively, as one of our most-read articles from last month was all about how to organize safety meetings that create a hazard-free workplace. This article came to us from John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, who frequently writes about the topic of safety. 

The second most-popular article came to us from New Tech Machinery (NTM), who recently announced a new board and batten profile for their SSQ II™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine. This new profile is the 16th available metal panel profile option on the machine and adds a nice rustic look to homes and buildings. 

Our most-read article from last month was all about the recent updates the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made regarding subcontractors. This article was written by Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, who discusses what the NLRB’s new rules are about classifying subcontractors as employees and how roofing businesses can navigate this situation.  

Here are the top five most-read articles from June: 

5 - SOPREMA and TRP Join Forces to Lead MRO Coatings Market 

4 - How to Run Effective Safety Committee Meetings – Part One 

3 - The Importance of Drone Photography and Use of Before and After Photos to Help Build Trust of Homeowner 

2 - NTM Announces New Board and Batten Profile for its SSQ II Portable Panel Machine 

1 - Subcontractors No More? NLRB Reverts to Stricter Employee Classification Rules