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5 Tips for Working Safely in the Summer Heat
Summer is peak roofing season. How are you staying safe and cool? 1) Appreciate the risks. The official start of Summer – and with it, ferocious heat – was on June 20th. Construction workers, especially roofers, are uniquely susceptible to heat-related injuries due to the nature of the trade. Excessive heat ...
3 Safety Tips for Working with Scaffolding
Building, Access and Guardrail Requirements 1. Training and ‘Qualified Person’ Requirements Under OSHA regulation, scaffolds must be designed by a “qualified person” and must be constructed and loaded in accordance with that design. Therefore, contractors must ensure that only properly trained workers build, modify, or move scaffolds, and that the qualified ...
As the Construction Industry Returns to Work, What Now?
By Richard V. Blystone, Cotney Construction Law. Guidance for employers in the construction industry to keep workers protected and help prevent infection. You may have furloughed workers, laid them off, terminated them or otherwise reduced your workforce, in response to the pandemic. As restrictions are lifted, and things slowly return to a ...
What To Expect When Working With Beacon - COVID-19 Prevention
Editor's note: The following is a message from Beacon Building Products Building a Safe Environment As we continue to serve your business, our number one priority remains the safety and wellness of our employees, customers and the communities in which we live, work and raise families. BEACON SALES AND STAFF SAFETY DAILY SELF-EVALUATION ...
Tips Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty: What To Do For Yourself And Your Workers.
By Marco Industries. Marco knows that roofing contractors have two primary work-related concerns in the coming months: cash flow and safety on the jobsite. While this is new territory for everyone, government agencies and industry associations are working hard to provide helpful information and meaningful aid to help our industry through these ...
