By Jessica Bravo. Increase efficiency and reduce physical strain for workers with the Equipter. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with Dave Beiler from Equipter about the vital role of their products in enhancing safety for contractors on job sites. With its innovative ...
By Jesse Sanchez. An all-in-one tool designed to streamline safety and documentation on roofing job sites. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Stephen Zasadil, the mind behind the Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s (WSRCA) Safety App. Stephen, a seasoned OSHA consultant, ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. The impact of repetitive motion injuries on roofers and how to combat them. Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are a growing concern in the roofing industry. Whether using computers for administrative tasks, operating machinery or engaging in physically demanding labor, roofers risk developing RMIs due to repetitive movements, awkward ...
By Benchmark Inc. In roofing, taking the right approach saves time while enhancing both safety and quality. During a routine site visit, our Benchmark field consultant witnessed a troubling scene: a roofing crew, after battling harsh weather conditions, attempted to install insulation over ice. Their improvised efforts to remove it ...
By EagleView Assess. Elevate your claims process with speed, safety and savings. Imagine processing more claims in less time, slashing your costs and enhancing safety—all without ever setting foot on a ladder. This isn’t just futuristic talk; it’s the present reality of drone-based roof inspections. If you’re ready to take ...
By The RIDGEPRO. We gamble on luck every day, but some risks are more costly than others. There’s a one in 290 million chance we’ll win the lottery but yet we buy a ticket. Our favorite horse is 20:1 but he has a new jockey so we put down our money. The ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how emphasizing your safety practices can not only save lives, but also help you stand out to customers. The roofing industry is an incredibly rewarding community to be a part of and to work in, but the truth is that it can also be dangerous. Getting ...
By Progressive Materials. Learn about how Progressive Materials’ workplace safety initiatives benefit both their employees and their customers. In every manufacturing industry, there are risks and hazards in the workplace. The National Safety Council reports that a U.S. worker in injured on the job every seven seconds. This is an ...
By Craig Brightup, TRI Alliance. The TRI Alliance signed the Coalition for Workplace Safety letter. Learn what this means and what other regulatory changes are happening. Policy and regulatory changes are constantly being made in order to keep up with the roofing industry's needs. It is key for contractors to ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. What roofers need to know about OSHA’s updated HazCom rules. On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled significant revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it more closely with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), ...