Safety Posts
Protecting your crew and your business
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 ...
Protecting their people
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 ...
Advocating for industry safety regulations
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 ...
Aligning with global standards
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), ...
Multi-employer worksite basics
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLC. Understanding how to navigate OSHA’s policies for worksites that have more than one employer present. Worksites are busy places and adding more than one employer only adds to the chaos. When general contractors, subcontractors and more have workers on locations, priorities and hierarchies ...
Enhancing safety with tailgate meetings
By Cotney Consulting Group. Invest in the safety of your workforce today by integrating regular tailgate meetings into your routine. Workplace injuries are the worst-case scenario on any job site, negatively impacting employee morale, productivity and profitability. In the roofing industry, where the risk of accidents is high, proactive safety education is ...
Enhancing the safety and efficiency of your roofing company's fleet
By Cotney Consulting Group. Investing in a comprehensive fleet management program is not just about compliance; it's about creating a sustainable and safe working environment that benefits your business in the long run. A roofing contractor's commercial auto fleet is essential to the success of their business. Minimizing vehicle downtime, lengthening asset ...
Essential defensive driving tips for roofing industry professionals
By Cotney Consulting Group. Safe driving is essential for everyone, but it is particularly important for professionals in the roofing industry who often drive long distances and transport heavy materials. Driving is a critical part of the roofing industry, whether you're transporting materials, traveling to job sites or meeting with clients. With ...
Avoiding common roofing hazards
By Progressive Materials. Safety tips to keep you on the roof and out of danger. While roofing can be highly rewarding, it also comes with some risks. Taking proper precautions on the jobsite is essential to the project and a worker’s safety, especially in a profession like roofing. The free ...
Rooftop safety for metal roofing
By Rob Haddock, president of the Metal Roof Advisory Group and CEO and founder of S-5! In the U.S., it is the responsibility of the employer to protect the employee from rooftop hazards. Work-related accidents such as falling off a roof can result in serious and fatal injuries. These accidents are ...
