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Electrical Safety Here at IRC, we often work on roofs where power lines and electrical weather heads are in the area that we need to work. It is easy to underestimate the dangerous potential of electricity because its use is so common. However, electricity can cause burns, shocks, and electrocution. If the power lines are … Read more

Fall Protection Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned, and misuse of fall protection. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths and account for disabling roughly 400,000 workers each year. Workers are subject to falls or to the dangers … Read more

Safety Harnesses Safety harnesses are a common form of fall protection PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). Due to the dangers of working at heights, assuring that your harness is in good condition is essential for a safe work environment. When used properly they have the potential to save a life in crisis, but if the safety … Read more

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there were a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries and 194,300 nonfatal work injuries, in the construction industry, recorded in the United States in 2017. Here at Insulated Roofing Contractors (IRC) we take safety seriously, so serious that our employees spend nearly 5,200 man-hours in classrooms for safety training. … Read more

The quality of air we breathe, both on and off the job, have major effects to our respiratory system. Every day, millions of workers face an unnecessary health threat because of air contaminants in the workplace that get into our respiratory system. Each year thousands of diseases and deaths are linked to this occupational hazard. … Read more

Everyday more than 120 construction workers are disabled due to an eye injury. Many employees are unaware of the potential hazards that are on a job site creating a greater risk for injury. Although many safety professionals agree that workplace eye injuries are preventable, OSHA estimates that 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in the … Read more

MAKE YOUR ROOF LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE Once you’ve installed your roof, it can be easy to “set it and forget it”. That’s a good strategy for crock-pots, but not for roofs. When it comes to a roof, a better strategy is to inspect and maintain it regularly throughout the year. We recommend inspecting … Read more

THE TRUE VALUE IN ROOF INSPECTIONS Perhaps the biggest benefit realized by performing regular, thorough roof inspections is that you’ll extend the life of your roof. Sure, in the short run you prevent leaks and minimize repairs, which are both legitimate benefits. But nothing can compare to making a roof last 20 years instead of … Read more

MAKING SMALL, SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT, MINOR REPAIRS WILL IMPROVE ROOF LONGEVITY Any building owner or facility manager can tell you that as a general rule, roofs have problems. The roof on your building is the first line of defense against the elements. It is always outside, always exposed to sun, wind, rain, sleet, hail, and snow. … Read more

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A ROOFING CONTRACTOR? We are living in a more and more DIY-leaning society. People are becoming very willing to do things themselves rather than contact a professional. This can be a good and a bad thing depending on the expertise of the DIYer. Right or wrong, that is … Read more