Industry trends show a rise in 'blanket safety measures' by contractors, risking greater hazards; understanding roles is crucial to avoid such risks and educating on safety principles is vital.
The employee was installing metal roofing sheets on a building in November 2023, when they fell 12 feet onto a concrete slab below and suffered traumatic head injuries.
Werner is providing focused Stand-Down training throughout the month of May and additional educational safety training and resources available year-round.
Since 1970, U.S. work-related fatalities have halved, yet 5,486 workers lost their lives in 2022. On April 28, join nationwide events to honor fallen workers and advocate for safer workplaces as the Department of Labor celebrates Workers Memorial Day.
A Missouri roofing company with a history of safety violations is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties after OSHA inspectors observed employees without fall protection at five different job sites.
In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down new rules facing roofing contractors when it comes to worker rights and OSHA inspections.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new rule clarifying employee rights to authorize a representative during OSHA inspections, ensuring fair and effective workplace safety measures.
The Department of Labor employed “vigorous litigation” against what it's calling a "serial violator," convincing the contractor to withdraw its contest notice on March 1.
Attendees will learn about homeowner expectations from initial contact to project completion, preferred payment methods, and factors influencing their choice of contractors, providing them with a deep understanding of market trends to better align their services with homeowner needs.