By Cotney Consulting Group. Creating and implementing an EAP fosters unity and preparedness within your team. Emergencies can strike at times. For roofing contractors, having a well-developed Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a regulatory requirement from OSHA and a crucial component of workplace safety. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating and implementing ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing companies can safeguard their workforce and ensure compliance with new regulations by staying informed, engaging in the rulemaking process and proactively implementing heat illness prevention measures. With summer approaching, the roofing industry must stay vigilant about the safety of its workers in rising temperatures. The Occupational Safety ...
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Take a peek at how Cotney Consulting Group trains their team to understand how you can improve your roofing service department! As we all know, roofing is not a one and done job. There are ongoing inspections and maintenance needed to keep a roof ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. Working in the heat poses significant risks, but these risks can be managed effectively with proactive measures and a commitment to safety. Working in the heat on the roof can quickly take a toll. As temperatures rise, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses. Equipping your team with ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. Avoid common mistakes by updating forms promptly, correctly categorizing establishments and following OSHA’s criteria for recordable incidents. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date OSHA 300 logs is critical for roofing contractors. These logs ensure compliance with safety regulations and affect your eligibility to bid on projects and your likelihood of ...
CCS Influencer John Kenney says implementing best practices for quality control in liquid-applied roofing systems is essential for ensuring their durability, performance and customer satisfaction. Liquid-applied roofing systems have gained popularity in the industry due to their flexibility, seamless application and durability. However, stringent quality control measures must be in place ...
By Emma Peterson. Build the skills to set your projects up for success at this two-day event. Where will you be July 23-24, 2024? Save the date for Mastering Roofing Estimating, which is a two-day workshop led by expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group that will help you level ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn best practices for roof coatings in order to protect and extend the useful service life of existing roof assemblies. Coatings, while considered a reasonably modern process, are one of our industry's oldest forms of waterproofing, whose ancestral roots date back to the Egyptians around 3000 BC. They ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the roofing manufacturing sector continues to evolve, the focus on talent development will remain a critical factor in its growth and sustainability. The roofing industry, particularly within the manufacturing sector, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands. This transformation brings to ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. A commitment to excellence in hazard communication is not just good practice — it's good business. As roofing contractors, we navigate an environment bristling with potential hazards, from the risks of falls to the subtler, equally perilous dangers posed by the daily materials. At the heart of safeguarding ...