While working on the roof of an apartment complex last Thursday near Jacksonville, a roofer was struck by lightning and had to be revived after going into cardiac arrest.
Roofing contractors say stay-at-home directives and social distancing have slowed new and retrofit projects in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Manufacturers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders are updating their own business practices while learning to navigate through and beyond these unparalleled times.
Duro-Last CEO Tom Saeli spoke with RC Publisher Jill Bloom about his company's efforts to combat COVID-19 by manufacturing much-needed medical equipment for hospitals.
Like many other upcoming events and gatherings, OSHA has postponed its National Stand Down to Prevent Falls campaign scheduled for May 4-8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida-based CJM Roofing faces stiff penalties as a result of five inspections over the past five years that revealed workers were exposed to fall hazards.
Today's news is full of stories of roofing contractors from every state being OSHA-cited and heavily penalized for willful violations, as well as successfully sued for criminal and civil negligence for failing to provide fall protection for their employees. Why?
