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How Many Roofers Die From Falls Each Year? What the Data Actually Shows

Roofing consistently ranks among the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. by fatality rate — and falls are the overwhelming reason why. Here's what the numbers actually say, and why two different "roofing" figures don't contradict each other.

July 14, 20266 min read

Fall Protection

Warning Line Systems vs. Guardrails: Choosing Roof Fall Protection the Right Way

Warning lines, guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems all show up in OSHA's roofing fall-protection rules — but they're not interchangeable, and which ones you can use depends on the roof itself.

July 2, 20265 min read

Heat Illness

Is There a Federal OSHA Heat Rule for Roofers? Current Status Explained

A lot of roofing-safety content online treats a federal heat standard as if it's already in effect. As of this writing, it isn't. Here's exactly where the rulemaking stands, and what's actually binding right now.

June 18, 20265 min read

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