The Man Store exhibited cutting edge Safety Products at the 2012 CRCA for Roofers doing Flat Roof, Steep Slope and Residential. OSHA fines start out at $7,000.00 per violation and they’re out in force. The Man Store is there to help your roofing team work safely so everybody goes home safely everyday. Commercial Guardrails and [...]
January 29th, 2012
tags: Fall Protection, Roofing Contractors
OSHA recently released the 2011 top cited safety hazards in the construction industry, and residential fall protection was number one. In this last year, OSHA’s revised residential standards have caused quite a stir in the home building and roofing market, having many contractors scrambling to comply. The lack of fall clearance is one of the [...]
January 24th, 2012
tags: Fall Protection, OSHA News, Roofing Contractors, Uncategorized
First off, we would like to thank everyone who came out to the CRCA trade show in Oakbrook, Illinois last Thursday and Friday. It was a great turn out and good too see familiar faces from the roofing community. OSHA is beginning to make citations against more contractors this year for improper use of fall [...]
January 22nd, 2012
tags: Fall Protection, Roofing Contractors
The Man Store carries all that you’re looking for in fall protection. From anchor points, lanyards, retractables, harnesses & accessories to specially configured kits. We’ve got it all when it comes to Worker Safety! The BMR Trolley Anchor is one of the newest and safest anchor points from Guardian Fall Protection. This anchor point is [...]
January 14th, 2012
tags: Confined Space, Fall Protection, Roofing Contractors, Uncategorized
This jacket is Vinatronics 9218 state of the art, flame resistant technology. This 70E compliant garment is your winter jacket and the removable liner allows for use during all four seasons. This jacket also acts as your FR rain jacket. It is also Class 3 compliant. The back flap also has a D-ring pass-through for [...]
January 7th, 2012
tags: Electrical, FR & Arc Flash Clothing, Fall Protection, Fire Safety, High Visibility, Uncategorized
Heat wave blankets much of country, putting outdoor workers at risk. As a record heat wave covers the Midwest and East Coast, construction workers, roofers, landscapers, postal workers – and anyone who works mainly outdoors – has a high risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses. As many as 13 Midwestern fatalities have been reported that are [...]
July 22nd, 2011
tags: Fall Protection, Highway Safety, Roofing Contractors, Signage, Workwear, Gloves, P.P.E.
OSHA fall protection update and helpful equipment guidelines OSHA has announced a three-month “phase-in” of the residential construction fall protection standard update. Please note however: OSHA will continue to cite residential construction employers that are not, at a minimum, adhering to the alternative protective measures that were set forth in the old fall protection directive, [...]
July 5th, 2011
tags: Fall Protection, OSHA News, Roofing Contractors, The Man Store updates, Uncategorized, Workwear, Gloves, P.P.E.
June 16 is approaching fast – Avoid fines and injuries with Safety Gear from The Man Store. With fines of $7,000 for the first offense and $70,000 for a second offense – you don’t want to be unprepared! The new OSHA roofing regulations require that workers engaged in residential construction six feet or more above [...]
June 9th, 2011
tags: Fall Protection, OSHA News, The Man Store updates