Items Tagged with 'roofing contractors'

In an industry where safety and excellence go hand in hand, one roofing contractor has taken a remarkable step forward by becoming the first Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) accredited roofing contractor in their state. In this article, we delve into the inspiring journey of this pioneering contractor and highlight the significance of their achievement.

Less than four months after citing a Trenton, New Jersey roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards, OSHA is once again holding the employer responsible for putting its workers’ safety at risk.

Guillermo Perez and Elma Maldonado, president and vice president of GP Roofing & Construction, LLC, in Palm Coast, Florida, were arrested last month for failing to comply with a March 30 civil contempt order stemming from nine OSHA inspections of GP worksites.

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) provided testimony today on OSHA’s proposed rule to amend its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The testimony was part of a three-week public hearing process being held by OSHA.