Roofing work is an essential service for residential and commercial property owners across the country. A home or commercial space literally cannot function without a roof over it. The high demand for ...

In 2016, roofers had the highest rates of nonfatal falls in the country, and that trend continues today. As roofers are the most at risk for fatal and nonfatal falls, it’s necessary that employers ...

Newly enforced rules meant to make construction crews working on roofs safer are fueling a competition between those contractors who are following them and passing on the costs to their clients and ...

Working on a roof comes with serious risks, and one small mistake can lead to dangerous falls or injuries. Being prepared and using the right equipment can make all the difference in preventing ...

CHATHAM – Roofer Michael Maukonen was wearing a safety harness when he fell from the second storey of a Windsor townhouse. Tragically, his harness wasn’t connected to anything that would prevent him ...

A man who lives in a Dartmouth highrise says he frequently sees roofers without safety gear on as they build a new subdivision nearby. Roy Galloway said he's alerted the Workers Compensation Board ...