Superior Roofing's safety information.

Besides quality work we produce we do not take safety lightly and that goes for our employees or anyone else that is going to be on our job site. A lot of the times contractors get caught up in the work they are performing and neglect the importance of creating a safe environment.

That is not the case with Superior Roofing. Even though our staff is trained by the best and do the best to perform their job, we also train how to work as safe as possible.

Although our upper management takes full responsibility for safety we believe that proper training will lead to fewer accidents. Our in-house team of professionals instructs our employees on a daily basis to work according to all safety procedures.

Fall Protection

Fall protection can be the difference between losing a life and saving a life. All too many times do we hear about the horror stories of construction workers taking nasty spills from heights.

Superior Roofing understands these risk on a high level so we wanted to educate our readers about fall safety and how everyone in the construction workforce can implement best practices.

OSHA has enforced regulations for the construction world and recently created a safety procedure that anyone who is working above 6 feet from the ground has to utilize fall protection for their personal safety.

Now there are several types of fall protection systems that are available to workers who need to accomplish a task above 6 feet.

• Full body harness that is tied off to a stable anchor point.
• Guarded rails around the work area.
• Safety nets
• Lanyards

All of these types of fall protection are for the safety of our construction workers across the U.S. and everyone who uses these devices should be trained on how to properly use these fall systems.

Avoiding dangerous circumstances

Superior Roofing grants every worker the power to shut down an operation if he or she sees a potential safety hazard and not have to worry about being punished. Just because somebody is not a manager or authority figure at the workplace doesn’t mean they can’t spot a dangerous situation and more importantly prevent one.

A potential hazard can always be lurking around the corner when roofing and all it takes is a split second for an accident to occur. Staying alert and fresh throughout the day is crucial. As a result, this may save a life or serious injury.

That being said if you’re curious about what a potentially dangerous situation may be we have cited some examples for you. Some of the most common hazards out there are listed below:

• Trips and falls
• Electric shocks
• Dangerous weather conditions
• Stricken by heavy moving objects

These are all scary types of hazards workers face on a day to day basis and almost every accident can be prevented. All it takes is for the crews to work together as a team and never be in a rush to complete a task. As we say, “slow and steady always wins the race.”

Ladder safety: This has to be one of the most overlooked and underestimated hazards on a roofing construction site. We climb ladders all day long and at times we get complacent. I think we are all guilty of that one.

Consequently when we lose respect for any piece of equipment that is usually the time when it will strike us and cause injury. Staying cautious is good but even if too cautious to the point of being scared that is another sure way to get hurt on the job. Our safety team encourages the employee to stay on their toes at all times and be the offense. Not the other way around.

Material handling: Muscle strains, ankle sprains, back problems can all occur from handling materials the improper way. Working on a roofing construction site can obviously take it’s toll on your body and especially if you’re in it for the long run.

Nevertheless, we always want to implement the safe handling of materials or any other awkward objects we carry on a day to day basis. There are some excellent ways to preserve the body when performing physical labor.

Check them out below:

• Do a walk around of your environment before you get the day started. Make sure you know the slips, trips, and fall hazards around the site. Things tend to start picking up in a hurry as the day progresses and you will find yourself going at full speed. It’s always a good idea to know your surroundings.
• Eliminate the heavy lifting. All of us men have the animal instinct and never want to show weakness. That being said it’s always a good idea to work smarter and not harder. You will see all of the old school dudes doing this with perfection.
• Stage materials close to your work area so you and fellow workers don’t have to strain too hard when carrying materials one location to another.Use the heavy machinery to help you lift anything that will put a strain on your back.
• Last but not least work together and get help when needed. Having pride or being timid about asking for help is discouraged on our job sites. As a team jobs go smoother and we get the work done more efficiently.