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April 2026
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Inside the April Issue |
Plan, Provide, Train
Roofing When Quality and Safety Matter
No matter the season, roofers encounter
many hazards on the job,
including working at heights and
from ladders, power tools, electricity,
noise, hazardous substances, and extreme
temperatures.
Unless these hazards are controlled by
the employer, roofers risk serious injury,
illness and death. To protect workers on
roofing jobs, OSHA requires employers
to identify the hazards present and take
steps to address them.
Falls remain the leading cause of
death in the construction industry. In
2023, there were 421 fatal falls to a lower
level, almost 39 percent of 1,075 construction
fatalities, according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. These deaths
are preventable. Falls from roofs accounted
for nearly one third of the fall
deaths during that period.
Falls can be prevented and lives can
be saved through three simple steps:
“Plan, Provide and Train.” See OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign web page for resources to help prevent falls (www.osha.gov/stopfalls).
OSHA suggests the following fall protection strategies for roofing operations. Full story »
Get and Keep Equipment
Ready to Use
Establish a Preventive Maintenance Program
Whatever the size or complexity of a machine, implementing a maintenance plan can reduce downtime and maintenance costs, shifting from reactive to preventive maintenance. Full story »
today's news
Two HED Projects Earn USGBC Local Leaders Awards
DETROIT -- HED, an integrated architecture and engineering company, has announced that two of its projects have been recognized with 2026 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Local Leadership Awards.
Valcourt Group Welcomes Omega Waterproofing
THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Valcourt Group, a provider of commercial waterproofing, exterior maintenance, and façade restoration services for commercial properties, has acquired Omega Waterproofing LLC of New Braunfels, Texas.
HCR Group Hires Two Execs to Support Growth
LOS ANGELES -- As The HCR Group continues building its commercial roofing platform across the Western U.S., the company is strengthening the leadership team supporting that growth.
Brain Corp’s SelfPath AI Advances AMRs
SAN DIEGO -- As commercial environments grow increasingly reliant on autonomous technology in core operations, the ability for robots to intelligently adapt is critical to scaling automation.
Tennant’s First Robotic Sweeper Hits the Market
MINNEAPOLIS -- Tennant Company has launched the first autonomous, robotic sweeper engineered for complex industrial environments such as warehousing, logistics centers and light manufacturing operations.
O’Dell Welcomes Callahan Sales for NE Market
WARE SHOALS, SC -- O’Dell Corporation, a provider of performance-driven cleaning solutions since 1945, has formed a new distribution partnership with Callahan Sales, a highly respected sales agency serving the Northeastern United States.
