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Second- and third-generation family members of Orndorff & Spaid.

Contractor Q&A: Orndorff & Spaid

A legacy started in 1953 of treating workers right continues today at a Maryland commercial roofing company

November 20, 2024

Learn how Orndorff & Spaid has grown its business from three employees and a truck in the 1950s to a commercial roofing company with a dedicated workforce and fleet.

Safety

VIDEO: OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program on Heat Illness

Prevent heat illness and OSHA fines with these tips from safety expert Tammy Clark

Chris Gray

Tammy Clark

October 30, 2024

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With OSHA preparing rulemaking for heat injury prevention, now is the time to prepare your roofing company and crews to stay safe when the sun is blazing.

Roofing Safety

The Digital Revolution in Roofing Safety Checklists

Paper-based safety checklists create several challenges in the digital age, including real-time access and overall efficiency.

Jesse Wilt

October 28, 2024

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The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore.

This year’s MRCA Family Legacy Award was given to the Dalsin Family of John A. Dalsin & Son, based in Minneapolis, Minn. The company was founded in 1912 and is now run by fifth-generation family members.

Association News

MRCA Reveals 2024 Winners of Safety, Innovation and Community Awards

Bryan Gottlieb

October 25, 2024

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The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.

Roofing Technology

Owens Corning Unveils Virtual Reality Training Solution

Training with VR said to teach employees four times as fast and increase knowledge and skill retention

Chris Gray

October 3, 2024

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Owens Corning is looking to help contractors save money and time on training employees with a new virtual reality training program.

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Roofing Safety

A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

With the right approach and tools, roofing contractors can manage the safety challenges posed by heavy workloads.

Katie Collins

September 25, 2024

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How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation.

Roofing Safety

J. J. Keller Reveals 2024 Safety Professional of the Year

These three employees show how to help their companies succeed through safety

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 23, 2024

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Discover some safety takeaways from J.J. Keller's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award winners, including driving and risk assessment.

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J. J. Keller and ISEA Launch PPE Pain Points Survey

Safety professionals asked to share experiences buying PPE and managing PPE use

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 20, 2024

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J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.

Roofing Safety

Introducing Roofing Contractor’s Safety Advisor

Roofing Contractor’s free new digital Newsletter provides multi-media safety content for roofing companies of all sizes and specialties. Sign up now!

Art Aisner

February 29, 2024

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ABC’s 2023 Guide to Construction Safety Best Practices

How Contractors Can Be Nearly Seven Times Safer Than the Industry Average

May 1, 2023

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ABC's report demonstrates that applying world-class processes dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work.