John Kenney - RCS, MCS, CCS & OCS Influencer

RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2022 MetalCoffeeShop™ Metal Influencers

October 11, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Metal Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the metal industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2022 MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) Influencers. MCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos ...

Skills for Safety – Part Two

September 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Two safety skills you need to stay on top of your company's safety culture and goals. In part one, we covered the first two skills that your safety managers, project managers and on-site supervising personnel need to develop and implement safety strategies successfully. In part two, ...

Skills for Safety – Part One

September 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. If you are a safety leader, here are the skills you must know in order to perform your job effectively. Safety managers, project managers, and on-site supervising personnel are the safety leaders on your project sites. They play a vital role in developing and implementing safety ...

11 Seminars You Have Got to See at WRE!

September 8, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cass Jacoby. Knowledge is the ultimate tradeshow souvenir! You won’t want to miss out on these seminars that will help you grow your company and prepare for 2023. The Western Roofing Expo 2022 will take place September 24-26 at Paris, Las Vegas this year. The event is ...

Developing a Safety Committee

August 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. A safety committee's purpose is to create a hazard-free workplace environment for all employees. Safety committees are a valuable resource and should not be overlooked as part of your overall safety culture. It is a prudent objective for your company to have one and listen to ...

OSHA Inspections – What You Should Expect

August 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Don't be blindsided by your upcoming OSHA inspection. Here are some tips for getting prepared. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) averaged approximately 32,000 inspections, and State-operated plans averaged 42,000 per year in the three prior years to the pandemic in 2020. Though inspections were ...

Indicators Your Company Needs To Improve Its Safety Culture

July 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Avoid OSHA violations and keep crew members safe by improving your company's safety culture. As professional roofing contractors, we are always thinking about safety — yet our industry is still one of the most high-risk. OSHA statistics show seven of the top ten cited violations and ...

OSHA's Silica Standard Increases Costs and Adds Confusions for Roofing Contractors

July 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about some roofing contractors' traditionally used tools that expose their workers to silica and the practiced control methods to limit exposure. OSHA began enforcing the silica standard for the construction industry in September of 2017. The critical provision with the most significant impact on the ...