WEST FARMINGTON, Ohio — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited an Ohio roofing contractor after investigations revealed a 14-year-old boy working on a roof fell and suffered serious injuries.
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Did the local regulator advise you that a safety complaint was filed against you and your company? Are you now reviewing the complaint and have found that a former employee was injured at one of your construction sites? Are you wondering what equipment you should procure to avoid these kinds of circumstances from happening again? If yes, then here are two types of safety equipment you should add to your company’s inventory.
Contractors that lead with safety truly care about their employees. Stricter compliance saves those working at heights and employers are responsible for knowing the laws, rules, and regulations for financial success - not to mention the moral and ethical implications of failing to protect the most important aspect of business. When it's all said and done, rigorous safety administration changes the productive landscape of any business where roofers see work. Utilizing roof railing is the epitome of safety management. This being said, not just any type of guardrail system will do the job.
When designing new structures, it is important to think about all aspects involved. This includes ADA compliant railings. Choosing the right material for ADA compliant railings is key and can have advantages when weighing out your options. Utilizing metal definitely has some advantages over wood such as durability and a more modern appearance.
If you run a business, then you know how important safety is. A fall at your place of business could have disastrous consequences, so it’s a good idea to put the right safety measures in place. If you want your business to be safe, secure, and accessible for everyone, then check out these three major reasons to hire a professional contractor to install quality ADA railing.
The launch of a new decade in commercial roofing started out bright. Companies of all sizes were reporting backlogs of work following another busy storm season and booming construction markets across the country. The outlook for roofing contractors across the landscape, with few exceptions, was very strong for the first 10 weeks of the year...
