Preventing Fatal Falls
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Brad Mang, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant
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 the latest report from the... Read More
OSHA Proposed Heat Rule Publication
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
FRM Staff
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the proposed rule would help protect approximately 36 million worker... Read More
Florida Conducts Successful August Primary Election
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
Floridians showed up at polling locations across the Sunshine State in August’s primary election with competitive races being decided from Pensacola to Key West. Voter turnout was typical of most primary el... Read More
Building Code is the Minimum
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Home building decisions that resonate with consumers have a lot to do with curb appeal of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Are these areas attractive, useful and designed to wor... Read More
How Surety Bonds Have a Role with Roofing Companies
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Brad Bush, Senior Vice President, HUB International Florida
Surety bonds are a common risk management tool in the construction industry and no less relevant to roofing contractors than other types of contractors and subcontractors. In Florida, roofe... Read More
Roofing in Florida’s Summer
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
How hot is it out there today? Summer is in full swing in Florida, so the sun is out, it will probably rain a little and roofing is full speed ahead. The economy is playi... Read More
The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code’s requirements. ... Read More
Florida Legislation Requires New Language in Roofing Contracts
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In May 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law and among them was HB 939. This bill addresses several consumer protection concerns, including agreements between residential property ow... Read More
Updates on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Efforts
Fri, Aug 09, 2024
Employers know that working in the heat can be a health hazard, especially with summer temperatures already here. Workers in several industries can be affected, so OSHA continues to review and adapt its standards.
On May 19, the Small Business Assoc... Read More
Leading from the Front Lines
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
A crew leader (foreman), superintendent or project manager is usually promoted to supervisory positions based on technical skills. However, essential management, leadership and administrative skills ar... Read More
