Safety, the “Big Picture”
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Bill Coombs, Safety Consultant, FRSA-SIF
When I ask companies what is the first thought that comes to mind regarding safety, the answer is usually something like Fall Protection or OSHA Citations. Although these are important areas of concern, there... Read More
Tips for Successful Use of Foam Tile Adhesives
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tom Parker, TCParker and Associates
Use of polyurethane roof tile adhesives continues to grow in the Florida market based on the superior uplift values that can be obtained and the fact that penetrations to the underlayment are minimized.
It is wor... Read More
Concrete and Clay Roof Tile
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tyler Allwood, Director of Technical Services and Systems for Eagle Roofing Products
In my opinion, tile roofing is the most popular steep-slope roofing product in the world. For thousands of years, tile has graced the roofs of homes, houses of wors... Read More
OSHA’s Silica Regulations by the End of this Administration
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Institute
As reported previously, the current administration is pushing their efforts to implement the new draft OSHA regulations that will cut the allowable silica Permissible Expos... Read More
How Assignment of Benefits Work
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
If you are a roofing contractor, you are most likely getting a lot of e-mails from lawyers, hail mapping companies, and other businesses that specialize in finding customers who can suddenly be in need of a new... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction Part I
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
In 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new confined space standard specifically tailored for construction work. The new standard, subpart AA of 29 CFR 1926, increases protectio... Read More
Lobbying Against FRSA Members’ Best Interest
Fri, Feb 26, 2016
In January, most or all FRSA members received at least three email messages from Cohen Battisti and Grossman (now Cohen and Grossman) attorneys, with the subject “we need you in Tallahassee!” This was about Senate Bill 596 that this law f... Read More
DOT Regulations and Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Lisa Pate, CEM, FRSA Executive Director
Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. In order to obtain a Commercial D... Read More
Chasing Money
Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
At some point in your roofing careers, you will face the inevitable problem of a customer not paying you. Depending on the amount owed, it may warrant filing suit and ultimately obtaining a judgment against a cus... Read More
OSHA’S Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Tue, Jan 26, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA
Most roofing contractors are familiar with OSHA’s record-keeping and reporting requirements. Recently, however, OSHA expanded the list of severe injuries and illnesses that employers must report. This is a good opportuni... Read More
