When it comes to totally eliminating all fatal falls from roofs, fall prevention (guardrails and restraint) certainly takes precedence over fall protection (PFAS and safety nets).
Trent Cotney's presentation at this year's conference detailed how marijuana legalization, both recreational and medicinal, is impacting the roofing industry.
Whether an OSHA inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help.
In areas with climates that cause severe or even moderate winter weather, a winter commercial roof maintenance program should be an important concern for facility managers and building owners.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its official interim enforcement guidelines for the newly-implemented silica standard.