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What can you do to help prevent fires in construction?

Construction site fires can be caused by common, simple risks, and construction professionals can take steps to ensure job sites are fireproofed and safe.

November 10, 2022

OSHA offers winter weather resources

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers resources to help employers and their workers prepare for winter weather.

November 9, 2022

How can you address one of the biggest risks your company faces?

To help members address cyber liability risks, NRCA is partnered with Acrisure, Grand Rapids, Mich., to offer NRCA’s Cyber Liability Insurance Program.

November 8, 2022

Fall protection tops list of OSHA’s most-cited violations for 2022

Fall-protection remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most frequently cited hazard in 2022.

November 3, 2022

CDC offers information to keep workers healthy during flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips to help prevent the flu from spreading in the workplace.

November 1, 2022

What are the top reasons workers do not use PPE properly?

Many safety managers and coordinators have difficulty ensuring workers wear their personal protective equipment. Learn the top reason why workers do not wear PPE.

October 26, 2022

Ohio contractor faces $1 million in fines after workplace inspection

Charm Builders Ltd., Millersburg, Ohio, faces more than $1 million in penalties after an inspection found its employees working at dangerous heights without fall protection. 

October 18, 2022

OSHA announces selection of OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

The centers offer training courses for U.S. workers and employers regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and occupational safety and health topics.

October 11, 2022

Job-site fall injuries can lead to balance disorders

Depending on the type of injury, there could be underlying neurological impairments—such as dizziness or imbalance—even after musculoskeletal injuries have healed.

September 29, 2022

DOL announces changes to OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program

The Department of Labor is expanding the criteria for placement in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s program to strengthen enforcement and improve compliance.

September 20, 2022

New York comptroller report deems construction site inspections inadequate

Nearly 90% of active New York City construction sites visited by the state comptroller’s office had safety issues.

September 13, 2022

OSHA, foundation form alliance regarding suicide prevention and mental health

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will promote workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness.

September 13, 2022

Take advantage of NRCA’s custom health and safety training webinars

NRCA’s Custom Health and Safety Training webinars deliver safety-specific online training at your workplace—or wherever you choose—at a time convenient for you.

September 13, 2022

Resources are available for Suicide Prevention Month

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of deaths by suicide in construction is five times greater than that of all other construction fatalities combined.

September 6, 2022

CPWR survey addresses underlying causes of falls in construction

CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training released findings from a survey regarding the underlying causes of falls from heights in the construction industry.

August 24, 2022

CPWR system helps companies strengthen their job-site safety climates

NRCA members and staff contributed to the development of CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training’s Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System.

August 18, 2022

Take advantage of NRCA’s targeted health and safety programs

NRCA’s Targeted Health and Safety Training is available and delivers safety-specific online training at your workplace—or wherever you choose—at a time convenient for you.

August 17, 2022

How can the construction industry address mental health?

Construction ranks second highest in suicide rates among major industries, and it is important for leaders to help their employees and teams feel connected, supported and safe.

August 9, 2022

Bill would require breaks every four hours for construction workers

New legislation would require U.S. construction employers to allow workers to take a paid 15-minute break every four hours to help address heat-related illness and death.

August 2, 2022

OSHA begins rulemaking process regarding occupational exposure to lead

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead.

July 5, 2022

NRCA now offers a cyber liability insurance program

To help members address cyber liability risks, NRCA has partnered with Acrisure, Grand Rapids, Mich., to launch NRCA’s Cyber Liability Insurance Program.

July 5, 2022

Cardiovascular health is crucial for construction workers

The demands of construction work can create risk factors for cardiovascular health, and it is important to establish healthy workplaces for the well-being of workers.

June 29, 2022

OSHA will hold Safe + Sound Week Aug. 15-21

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound Week will celebrate the successes of businesses that have implemented safety and health programs in the workplace.

June 16, 2022

Take advantage of NRCA’s targeted health and safety programs

NRCA’s Targeted Health and Safety Training is available and delivers safety-specific online training at your workplace—or wherever you choose—at a time convenient for you.

June 15, 2022

OSHA revises Heat Illness Prevention campaign webpage

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its Heat Illness Prevention campaign webpage to consolidate resources regarding keeping workers safe in the heat.

June 14, 2022

Calendar

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• Education
• Industry

•    March 7-9, 2023
  NRCA’s 136th Annual Convention and International Roofing Expo 2023
  Dallas, Texas
•    April 18-19, 2023
  Roofing Day in DC 2023
  Washington, D.C.
•    July 11-15, 2023
  NRCA’s Midyear Meetings
  Chicago
•    April 16-17, 2024
  Roofing Day in DC 2024
  Washington, D.C.

+Full List of Events

•    Dec. 1—SOLD OUT
  Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1
  Rosemont, Ill.
•    Jan. 25-26
  NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
  Online
•    Feb. 1
  Workforce Wednesday: Leveraging the Trades to Support At-risk Youth
  Online
•    April 12-13
  NRCA’s Virtual Qualified Trainer Conference
  Online

+Full List of Events

•    December 4-6
  Best of Success
  Scottsdale, Ariz.

+Full List of Events

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