Safety Posts
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 ...
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 ...
Protecting what matter most: Roofing professional’s safety
By WRYKER. Invest in prevention and promote a culture of safety. As OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) continues to update its safety standards, it becomes increasingly important for roofing companies to prioritize safety training programs. WRYKER offers this guide to help companies better understand the risks involved ...
Understanding the risks: Why safety matters at home and away
By WRYKER. Protecting yourself beyond the job site. Each year, approximately 55,000 people die from accidental injuries off-the-job, with the majority of these fatalities resulting from falls, car accidents and other hazards. In comparison, only about 5,000 fatalities occur on-the-job, highlighting a significant disconnect between on-the-job and off-the-job safety awareness. ...
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 ...
Revolutionizing roofing safety: 21 years of progress
By Jesse Sanchez. Transforming roofing safety by eliminating hazardous tools and practices while offering a secure and efficient solution that meets modern health and safety standards. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Abby Feinstein, director of product management, marketing and sustainability at ...
