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The importance of wash stations on job sites
By Cotney Consulting Group. Emergency wash stations are a crucial safety measure on roofing job sites where exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible. In the roofing industry, exposure to chemicals is often part of the job, whether it's working with adhesives, sealants or other hazardous substances. Even with careful planning and safety ...
Best practices for operating machinery on the job site
By Cotney Consulting Group. By implementing comprehensive training, emphasizing pre-operation safety checks, maintaining proper work attire and promoting an environment of focus and vigilance, contractors can significantly reduce the risk of machine-related injuries. Safety is paramount in the roofing industry, where heavy machinery and power tools are integral to daily operations. Improper ...
Why hard hats matter on the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Hard hats are more than safety requirements, they are a commitment to safety and professionalism. In the roofing industry, safety is paramount and protecting your head should be at the top of the list. Your head is home to your most vital functions: thinking, feeling, seeing, smelling and ...
Winter roofing safety strategies to combat cold stress
By Cotney Consulting Group. Cold stress poses a serious risk to roofing workers during the colder months. However, by recognizing the signs, dressing appropriately and implementing safe work practices, you can minimize these risks. Cold weather poses significant risks to roofing workers, potentially leading to various injuries or health effects collectively known ...
6 key takeaways about OSHA 1926.501(b)
By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. Get a simplified explanation of the OSHA requirements for having employees working at heights. The stakes of construction are often high, and not just because construction projects are big investments. In our field, workers frequently must operate at elevated heights, making the stakes quite literally high. In order ...
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 ...
A journey to revolutionize roofing safety
By Jesse Sanchez. A groundbreaking innovation ensures roofers come home safe every day. Roofing safety is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the construction industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Brandon Strawder, CEO of Strawder Family Innovations, to discuss how The RIDGEPRO, a steep-slope ...
10 common causes of premature roof failure
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Tackle the causes of roof failure before it happens. Premature roof failure can be caused by several different factors. Your roof works overtime to shield your home from the elements, so it needs to be well maintained. It’s important to pay attention to what can cause potential ...
Staying safe at elevation
By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. The basics of OSHA’s guardrail system regulations and how to keep your workers safe. It is common for workers in the construction industry, but especially for roofers, to operate at height. This clearly poses safety challenges and concerns, especially regarding the risk of a fall. ...
Essential safety tips for your next paving project
By Troy Kaiser, Benchmark. Five key practices to improve safety and efficiency on-site. Safety is a priority in paving projects and following proper safety protocols is key to achieving a successful and accident-free outcome. Benchmark highlights five crucial safety guidelines that can greatly improve both safety and efficiency on your ...
