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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
OSHA Revises NEP for Heat Hazards
WASHINGTON – OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program that protects workers from heat-related hazards to direct agency resources where they can make the biggest impact – focusing inspections and outreach in industries and workplaces where heat stress risks are most likely to occur.
NGE Law Firm GBI Certified for Energy, Carbon
CHICAGO – The Neal Gerber Eisenberg law firm has achieved Certified Status for Energy and Carbon through the Green Building Initiative’s Journey to Net Zero for Sustainable Interiors.
Surfaces Can Be Engineered for Cleanliness
FORT LEE, NJ -- Silver Defender, a developer of antimicrobial surface technology, has advanced the performance and durability of its proprietary film, “proving that surfaces can be engineered to maintain a higher standard of cleanliness and resistance to degradation.”
ALI Promotes Ladder Safety All Year Long
CLEVELAND – With the closing of another National Ladder Safety Month in March, event organizers remind all ladder users that safety is a year-long commitment.
Mr. Clean PRO Aims at Cleaning’s Pain Points
CINCINNATI -- Back from retirement, Mr. Clean PRO has introduced the next generation of professional cleaning products to help businesses clean more efficiently and effectively, making him an employee businesses can always count on.
No Injuries at Arson Set K-C Warehouse Fire
DALLAS -- Kimberly-Clark has activated a response team to manage the situation and minimize the impact of a fire at a distribution center in Ontario, California leased by the company.
