Authors

Harry Dietz

Telephone number : (847) 299-9070

An NRCA director of enterprise risk management.

Articles authored

TitleSubtitleDate
A wide netThe American National Standards Institute affects more than you may knowMay 2021
The details about dronesDrones have become popular in the roofing industry, and following regulations for safe use is importantDecember 2020
Winter is comingProperly planning for snow remediation efforts can minimize risksNovember 2020
Finding a balanceNRCA continues working with OSHA to improve the agency’s silica exposure regulationSeptember 2020
Facts about fatalitiesThe roofing industry needs more hard data to help prevent fallsMay 2020
Climb to safetyProper setup and use of ladders keep workers safeNovember 2019
Substantial effectsRecent regulatory actions have changed the daily operations of roofing companiesMay 2019
Spray safeProper PPE keeps workers safe during SPF roofing projectsJanuary 2019
Nonspecific hazardsYou must be vigilant of attempts by OSHA to apply its General Duty Clause to a variety of workplace conditionsAugust 2018
The study of silica: Part twoThe federal government's strict silica regulation has pushed NRCA into actionMarch 2018
The study of silica: Part oneThe federal government's strict silica regulation has pushed NRCA into actionFebruary 2018
A new twistNew fall-protection rules add another layer of regulations April 2017
So ... you think you know safety?OSHA regulations aren't the only ones to heed when it comes to safetyNovember 2016
Connecting the DOT's rulesEnsure your company remains in compliance with updated DOT rules July 2015
Rejecting safetyOSHA formally rejects Arizona's standard for fall protectionApril 2015
SPF safety skillsSPF roof system installations present unique worker safety challengesJanuary 2015
A hidden hazardThe roofing industry needs to be prepared for RF radiation risks December 2014
Making the right choiceOSHA requirements may complicate fall protection for single-ply roof systems July 2014
A bit too farA recent OSHA bulletin confuses the issue of using bonding adhesives for roofing applications July 2014
Smart SPF safety skillsInstalling SPF roof systems presents unique health and safety challengesJanuary 2014