WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training initiatives designed to create safer workplaces. Administered by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program will support the delivery of training and education on hazard awareness, avoidance and controls,…
In an interview conducted before the start of the Labor Day weekend, country music legend Tim McGraw told KCYE-FM radio’s Nancy Brooks that, when reflecting on nearly 30 years of success in the music business, he’s grateful to no longer worry about making ends meet. “Growing up in Louisiana, I roofed a lot,” McGraw said.…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that head injuries result in thousands of lost workdays each year. However, the solution isn’t as simple as always wearing a hard hat. The latest expansion of head protection options from safety work gear manufacturer Ergodyne looks to protect workers not only in traditional hard hat zones, but also…
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries issued $1.27 million in penalties for four roofing contractors for fall safety violations, including a repeat offender who owes more than $4 million in fines. According to the agency, the penalties result from several safety violations, including allowing workers to perform roofing on top of homes without…
Action from the Department of Labor to seize the assets of a Waukegan, Ill.-based roofing contractor resulted in the contractor paying $365,576 in fines and interest for outstanding penalties. According to a news release from the department, Joshua Herion, operator of ECS Roofing Professionals Inc., has “routinely endangered employees by ignoring federal workplace standards and penalties…
Action from the Department of Labor to seize the assets of a Waukegan, Ill.-based roofing contractor resulted in the contractor paying $365,576 in fines and interest for outstanding penalties. According to a news release from the department, Joshua Herion, operator of ECS Roofing Professionals Inc., has “routinely endangered employees by ignoring federal workplace standards and penalties…
With labor shortages continuing to affect the roofing industry writ large, contractors need to ensure their efforts to hire and retain employees are optimized. In the spirit of “rising tides lift all ships,” one roofing distributor seeing reductions in turnover is revealing their strategies. In this video, Nicole Eisenbarth, chief operating officer, and Renata Lemke,…
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration updating the current Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. In a May 20 news release, the agency said the update would provide a common and coherent approach…
The U.S. Department of Labor has a new rule that clarifies an employee’s right to representation during OSHA inspections. Supporters say the purpose is to ensure fair and objective inspections that enhance workplace safety, but it remains controversial for a number of reasons, said RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney. The final rule clarifies that…
If you’re a roofing contractor that uses subs, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Jan. 9 could impact the way you do business. This final rule is in keeping with the agency’s proposed rule from October 2022, and it aligns with the “totality of circumstances” parameters for classifying workers.…
