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With ladder safety procedures in place, safety liability for personnel and building owner liability can be reduced. The installation and stability of fixed ladders decreases the risks associated with mobile ladders.

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) provides fixed ladder safety guidelines for building owners, tenants, employees, vendors, building envelope contractors and roofers. Cages are no longer considered an acceptable form of fall protection per OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Standard (OSHA 1910) that was revised January 17th 2017. As with most major standard revisions, these changes are introduced in phases.

Safety - A Worry-Free Repair or Installation Experience

Are you looking for a worry-free experience with your roofing project? If the answer is yes, then contractor selection is critical. How your roofing contractor handles safety both on and off the job site will determine your peace of mind with your repair or re-roof. 

Working On The Roof in the Heat

Managing the effects of heat stress for a roofing workforce is vital to the safety and well-being of the crews. Heat is an inherent hazard when working outdoors, especially working on building roofs. On average, the temperature on the roof is typically 30 degrees higher than ground temperature. Every organization should have a proper Heat Program in place.

Training for an Effective Roofing Safety Program

A comprehensive training schedule is a key element to any safety program, regardless of the amount of people employed or the industry served. Everyday tendencies such as looking both ways before you cross the street or not touching a hot stove are things that we do not even need to think about because they are so ingrained in us throughout our life’s “training”.

Why Safety Matters: Experience Modification Rates (EMR)

An Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is a factor developed by measuring the difference between an insured’s (CentiMark) actual past experience and the expected or actual experience of the class (Roofing 5551). It is a number used by insurance companies to gauge both past cost of injuries and future chances of risk.

The Greatest Danger in Roofing - Falls

Falls are one of the greatest hazards on construction sites. In the roofing industry, roof falls are frequently the number one hazard and the incident that results in the most catastrophic injuries. Recognizing these fall hazards is crucial in the protection of workers. The first step in recognizing these potential hazards is proper training. Educating workers on what fall hazards are and ways to prevent them is key to preventing incidents.

Puerto Rico was hit hard in 2017 from multiple hurricanes (Irma and Maria). Unfortunately, the Ardent Mills facility in Puerto Rico sustained damage to the roof, including the grain and flour silos. Because of the sensitive nature of food processing, it was imperative they find a quick solution that would not contaminate any product. Ardent Mills turned to their national roofing partner, CentiMark.