A recent rash of OSHA investigations and issued penalties should serve as a warning to roofing contractors to step up safety precautions while on the job.
OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.
According to OSHA, this roofing contractor attempted to cover up that they weren't using fall protection after a 14-year-old boy working on the roof fell 20 feet.
Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR303 offers dexterity, grip, and cut protection with a shell possessing a strength-to-weight ratio eight to 15 times greater than steel.
In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.
The METALFOCUS® Safety Certificate Program is a series of 10 one-hour virtual safety courses tailored to supervisors, foremen, crews and others in the industry.