Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award.

The project delays that result from a fall-related injury or fatality will take up much more time than what was spent preventing the fall in the first place.

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 

The National Weather Service warns that a major heatwave will hit the continental U.S., affecting over 22 million people with temperatures reaching the 90s and heat indices up to 105°F from Texas to Maine before summer officially begins.

A 20-year-old laborer from Guatemala tragically fell 30 feet through the roof of a Nashville, Tenn., high school, leading to his death; his family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging gross negligence.

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is seeking applicants for the 2024 SPOTY Awards, honoring safety professionals with prizes; first place is worth more than $44,000. Applications are accepted through July 31.

OSHA investigators say the roofing employee fell 27 feet while attempting to carry materials and climb a ladder jack scaffold.

An early morning fire in Westbrook, Conn., on Sunday injured two residents and saw a firefighter fall through the roof. 

The Industrial Truck Association's 11th National Forklift Safety Day on June 11 at the National Press Club will spotlight forklift safety, operator training, and equipment checks; the hybrid event will also be held virtually.