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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
Keely Power Joins ABM’s TEGG Franchise Group
NEW YORK -- Keely Power Systems, an electrical services provider in Idaho, has signed an agreement to join the TEGG franchise network, a brand of the ABM Franchising Group, a subsidiary of ABM.
Top Sailor to Keynote DPA Conference
CINCINNATI, OH -- DPA Buying Group has announced that world-class sailor and leadership expert Dawn Riley will deliver the keynote address at its 2026 Annual Buying & Networking Conference.
Freedom Filters to Celebrate Nation’s 250th
MIAMI – As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Filter King LLC, a manufacturer of HVAC air filtration products, is honoring the milestone with a product that can serve every American home and business.
Imperial Dade Grows in Canada with Enterprise
MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Imperial Dade, a distributor of food service packaging and janitorial supplies, has agreed to acquire Enterprise Paper Holdings, Ltd., a distributor in British Columbia and Alberta.
Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
IAQ, Day-to-Day Comfort Shape Return to Work
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Employees are paying closer attention to whether the workplace feels comfortable and well-managed, according to research from GPS Air, a provider of indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions.
CSDA and NDA to Co-Locate Expo and Conference
SPRINGFIELD, IL -- The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) has formalized a joint collaboration with the National Demolition Association (NDA to co-locate their annual meetings in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2027.
