Silica Remains a Point of Contention
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Tyler Allwood, Director of Business Development, Eagle Roofing Products
Silica remains a hot topic throughout the construction and manufacturing worlds. As most people know, OSHA put its silica rule into place in June of 2016. While the roofing indu... Read More
Roofing Day 2018
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Trent Cotney, PA, Cotney Construction Law
Being part of the roofing industry for the last 20 years, I have seen FRSA constantly fight for roofing contractors. The industry is besieged with challenges, including lack of skilled labor, insurance issue... Read More
OSHA Safety Walk-Arounds for Managers
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
FRM Staff
Managers and business owners need to be able to identify hazards in the workplace and communicate with workers about hazards in their jobs, by conducting safety walk-arounds.
There are at least two reasons why managers and owners should p... Read More
Preventing Falls with a Proper Training Program
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Brad Mang, Safety and Loss Control Consultant, FRSA Self Insurers Fund
Each year falls to a lower level are the leading cause of death among construction workers and account for one third of all construction fatalities. According to a new report fro... Read More
Sharing Knowledge and Experience on Unique Installations
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Manny Oyola, Jr, Technical Manager Eastern Region/FL, Eagle Roofing Products
As our world changes and the tile industry continues to evolve, it’s always a great feeling to get that call for a challenging roof tile installation, the type that d... Read More
Peel and Unstick: Tips For Removing Self-Adhesive Underlayment
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Paul Casseri, Product Manager, Atlas Roofing Shingles and Underlayment Division.
Self-adhering waterproof underlayment is an adhesive-backed membrane designed to provide a secondary layer of protection against leaks or damage caused by extreme weath... Read More
What is Safety?
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Kevin Lindley, Loss Control Consultant, FRSA-SIF
Work safe. Drive safe. Be safe. What does it all mean? Is the translation of “safe” lost in just another phrase we carelessly throw out there when we speak to one another; or, is it a heed... Read More
Thinking Ahead: Why Successful Roofing Installations Always Begin With a Plan
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Paul Casseri, Product Manager, Atlas Roofing Shingles and Underlayment Division
Professional contractors understand that preparation is the key to a successful roofing job. Before they put a crew on-site, they check the weather conditions and make s... Read More
