Balance is the Key
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
As if all other problems in our great state have already been fixed, some of our politicians have decided to drum up a new “issue” to divert our attention from true difficulties that still need a lo... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction, Part II
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
This month’s article continues the discussion of OSHA’s new confined space standard. In order to better understand the new standard’s allocation of responsibility, it’s helpful to understa... Read More
Safety, the “Big Picture”
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Bill Coombs, Safety Consultant, FRSA-SIF
When I ask companies what is the first thought that comes to mind regarding safety, the answer is usually something like Fall Protection or OSHA Citations. Although these are important areas of concern, there... Read More
Tips for Successful Use of Foam Tile Adhesives
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tom Parker, TCParker and Associates
Use of polyurethane roof tile adhesives continues to grow in the Florida market based on the superior uplift values that can be obtained and the fact that penetrations to the underlayment are minimized.
It is wor... Read More
Concrete and Clay Roof Tile
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tyler Allwood, Director of Technical Services and Systems for Eagle Roofing Products
In my opinion, tile roofing is the most popular steep-slope roofing product in the world. For thousands of years, tile has graced the roofs of homes, houses of wors... Read More
OSHA’s Silica Regulations by the End of this Administration
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Institute
As reported previously, the current administration is pushing their efforts to implement the new draft OSHA regulations that will cut the allowable silica Permissible Expos... Read More
Roof Tile Underlayment
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Mark Zehnal, CPRC, FRSA’s Director of Technical Services
We are regularly asked where someone can find information about what kind of underlayment needs to be used for a particular roof tile or roof tile installation? First, what is the defini... Read More
How Assignment of Benefits Work
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
If you are a roofing contractor, you are most likely getting a lot of e-mails from lawyers, hail mapping companies, and other businesses that specialize in finding customers who can suddenly be in need of a new... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction Part I
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
In 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new confined space standard specifically tailored for construction work. The new standard, subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926, increases protectio... Read More
Fastener Corrosion Update
Fri, Feb 26, 2016
Mark Zehnal, CPRC, FRSA Director of Technical Services
At the January FRSA Board and Committee meetings in St. Augustine, the Codes and Regulatory Compliance Committee received a research update on fastener corrosion. Associate Professor of Civil En... Read More
