White Plains, NY– In February 2019, an employee of ALJ Home Improvements Inc. fell to his death at a worksite, and in February 2022, another employee faced a similar fate. ALJ owner Jose Lema has now admitted responsibility for one of the deaths. Lema, 41, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to willfully violating federal […]
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Riverside, CA– Jade Leitner, a married father of two, suffered severe burns and traumatic impalement injuries in a tragic accident. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at 5920 Jasmine Street in Riverside. The City of Riverside Fire Department reported that at 3:35 p.m., a man, later identified as Jade Leitner by supporters, experienced severe burns
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12/14/23 | New York Times — The New York Times conducted an investigation that revealed a troubling trend of underage migrant children working in hazardous roofing jobs across the United States. Despite federal laws prohibiting individuals under 18 from engaging in roofing due to its dangerous nature, many migrant children, known as “ruferitos,” find themselves
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July 12, 2022 | Grand Ridge, IL Five contractors from Double L Seamless Gutters of Roanoke received electrical shocks and fell 25 feet from their ladders around 11 a.m. after an aluminum gutter they were installing touched a live power line. The workers were all on aluminum ladders at the time of the incident. There
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https://youtu.be/t3NEs3ry_io What are Roofsmart Pads? Roofsmart Pads were designed by a veteran roofer to both help protect roofing tiles from damage and help keep workers safe. Roofsmart Pads are constructed with ABS plastic and a 1.5 inch foam pad. Each Roofsmart Pad measures 24×40 inches and weighs about 14 lbs. Additional accessories including a ladder
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Roofing is a dangerous job, and it is important to provide a safe working environment for all employees in your roofing company. It is not only crucial from a safety standpoint, but also from a legal standpoint. Osha has strict rules about job safety that will result in huge fines if not followed. Below is a list
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