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LEADING EDGE SAFETY IS MAKING FALL PROTECTION ATTAINABLE FOR EVERY BUILDING
At Leading Edge Safety, we make fall protection attainable. You’ve heard of the Raptor Cart, but have explored our other fall protection options? Permanent, temporary or mobile–Leading Edge Safety has the expertise and experience to solve your most challenging fall protection needs. From complicated architecture to multi-level roofs, we have a solution for you! From … Continued
IIBEC Announces New Dates for 2021 International Convention and Trade Show
IIBEC 2021 International Convention and Trade Show The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has postponed their 2021 International Convention and Trade Show. The event will now take place September 15-20, 2021 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and the Phoenix Convention Center. It was previously scheduled for March 4-9, 2021 “We are excited that … Continued
Reopening the Country Under New Workforce Conditions
Reopening the Country Under New Workforce Conditions Keeping Commercial Roofers Safe With Built In Social Distancing As States Across the Country Reopen for Business As states across the country begin to reopen, a new model in the workforce is emerging. Social distancing is the new normal and this means smaller or reduced work forces. We … Continued
An update regarding COVID-19
An update regarding COVID-19 Update, May 12, 2020. Read more about fall protection and social distancing as states across the company reopen for business. For immediate release, March 18, 2020 Across the country, many municipalities and states have issued stay-at-home orders to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 Novel Coronavirus. Effective March 18, 2020, North Kansas … Continued
Spring Forward into Safety
Spring Forward into Safety Spring Forward into Safety: Time to spring ahead one hour. This weekend, we'll be setting our clocks one hour ahead. As you start finalizing roofing plans for new or existing construction projects, don't forget to add safety to your budget. Not only will your workers be protected, but your budget … Continued
OSHA Compliance and Fall Protection
OSHA Compliance and Fall Protection: Don’t Make the Top 10 List This Year! Once again, lack of fall protection is listed as the number one most frequently cited violation following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. (For a full list for the last fiscal year, click here.) Falls are among the most common causes … Continued
Fall Protection: Avoiding the Focus Four Hazard and Top 10 Citation
Is OSHA more likely to inspect your worksite now that the agency assigns greater weight to inspections for its Focus Four hazards—falls, struck by, caught in, and electrocution? John99 / Shutterstock.com Could you be facing jail time like a Maine roofing contractor indicted under the state’s workplace manslaughter law? On September 10, OSHA unveiled its … Continued
Roof Guardrail
Roof Guardrail Roof Guardrail for Commercial Roofing Projects Roof Guardrail for Commercial Roofing is probably a good idea. In fact, it’s required by OSHA. Per the guidelines outlined by OSHA, “Employers are required to assess the workplace to determine if the walking/working surfaces on which employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity … Continued
Handrails for Commercial Roofing
Handrail Handrail for Commercial Roofing Handrail for Commercial Roofing is much needed safety addition to your roof. OSHA requires appropriate safety measures; “Employers are required to assess the workplace to determine if the walking/working surfaces on which employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to safely support workers.” Leading Edge Safety has … Continued
International Roofing Expo
International Roofing Expo February 2019 Trade shows are a great way to build your network, seek out continuing education in your industry, and discover new products that may be useful for you when you return home. Leading Edge Safety is both proud and excited to announce our participation at the International Roofing Expo in Nashville, … Continued