A Safety Blueprint for Roofing Contractors
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Many roofing companies strive to achieve world-class safety standards but what does this mean? A world-class safety system focuses on balancing people, equipment and technology, ensuring exceptional pe... Read More
Breadth of 2024 Legislative Session Comes into Focus
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The 2024 Florida Legislative Session adjourned on March 8. Since leaving Tallahassee, legislators returned to their corners of the state to share with communities and constituents the product of their efforts. Th... Read More
What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Means for the Supply Chain
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, March 26, a 985-foot container ship issued a Mayday call before striking a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River and part of Baltimore... Read More
Make First Aid Count
Tue, May 14, 2024
Jorge Castanon, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund
Whether you are at home or work, there is always a chance that a medical emergency might occur. Medical emergencies can range from minor to major incidents. Basic first aid knowledge ... Read More
Staying Safe During Extreme Heat
Tue, May 14, 2024
FRSA Staff
Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter or more humid than average. Because some places are hotter than others, this depends on what’s considered average for a particular location at that time of year... Read More
Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals – Part Two
Fri, May 10, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
In Part One of Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals (April 2024), we laid the groundwork for understanding the significance of risk management in roofing projects. We discussed the unique challe... Read More
2024 Election Preview
Fri, May 10, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
National politics are sure to dominate the 2024 election cycle but Florida has many consequential state races and initiatives on the ballot this fall. With qualifying periods in May and June for state and local c... Read More
Addressing the Workforce Shortage
Fri, May 10, 2024
As anyone in the construction business – and roofing in particular – knows that hiring and keeping a skilled crew is a huge challenge. Many workers are aging out of the industry and luring younger workers can prove difficult.
Understandi... Read More
Roof Tarping Safety
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Reinforced plastic tarps, commonly called “Blue Roofs,” provide temporary protection for the roofs of homes and other buildings damaged during severe weather such as a hurricane or tornado. When employees access roofs to install these tar... Read More
Preventing Fatal Falls
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Jeremy Grimes, CSI, CDT, Strategic Roof Safety Specialist, FlashCo
Since 2012, OSHA has enacted a Fall Prevention Campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about how falls from common hazards can be prevented. The campaign includes thr... Read More
