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OSHA Reports Top 10 Violations for 2013

Written by SpringfieldJanuary 7, 2014

For the third year in a row, fall protection violations top OSHA’s annual “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards” list.

The 2013 preliminary list was released by OSHA at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in mid-September.

Every fiscal year, OSHA conducts more than 40,000 workplace safety and health inspections and then reports on the leading causes of workplace injuries.

Fall protection also accounted for the most violations in 2012 and 2011.

Prior to 2011, scaffolding violations topped the list.

The complete list of OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited standards, along with the total number of violations, are as follows:

  1. Fall protection – 8,241
  2. Hazard communication – 6,156
  3. Scaffolding – 5,423
  4. Respiratory protection – 3,879
  5. Electrical – wiring Methods – 3,452
  6. Powered industrial trucks – 3,340
  7. Ladders – 3,311
  8. Lockout/tagout – 3,254
  9. Electrical – general – 2,745
  10. Machine guarding – 2,701

For more information, visit www.osha.gov

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Daylighting Becoming the Trend

Written by SpringfieldDecember 24, 2013

We are hearing more and more about Roof Daylighting becoming the new trend for residential and commercial buildings. Springfield specializes in evaluating commercial buildings looking for ways to give our client energy savings. Daylighting is just one of the things we look to suggest if the building environment will benefit from it. The Roofing Contractor magazine recently had an article about daylighting and mentioned how “Roofing Contractors are the best resource for the skill, connections, and long-term presence needed to make the most of that investment.”  We will make sure whether is on an existing roof or a new roof that the warranty is not jeopardized and/or included with the roof warranty. Some of the benefits they mention are:

  • reduces/eliminates artificial lighting during the day
  • tax incentives and utility rebates
  • saves energy and improves productivity/employee satisfaction
  • reduces greenhouse gases, water and air polution

Their article is urging roofing contractors and consumers both to seriously consider daylighting and explains that there is a daylighting system for every roof. To read their article in its entirety click here then call us for your free evaluation for your roofs daylighting project! 888-469-0059

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Roof Study in Oregon

Written by SpringfieldDecember 19, 2013

Portland State University in Oregon is partnering with Walmart to study green roofing and white reflective roofing. Their study will help compare how well each roof type filters rainwater, and whether energy use and heat-island issues can be reduced. Springfield Commercial Roofing is always trying to find better ways to save energy for our customers.

American City Business Journals/Portland, Ore.

 

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Affordable Care Act

Written by SpringfieldDecember 17, 2013

Springfield renewed it’s Blue Cross health insurance plans in December of 2013 helping our employees be grandfathered in for almost another full year before they are required to enroll themselves and their families in the Affordable Care Act.  A longtime buyer of health insurance for our small (under 50 employees) company, Springfield will remain hopeful that the kinks and bugs in the system will be ironed out during early 2014.  We treasure our employees and enjoy providing health benefits to them and to their families.  We are so thankful for our outstanding team of hardworking men and women.

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Thankful for Michigan Facilities

Written by SpringfieldNovember 26, 2013

fall-protectionAs we near Thanksgiving—we are thankful for the northern Michigan facilities that have installed fall prevention and fall protection systems inside their buildings and on their rooftops.  Let’s keep everyone safe and healthy as we move into the holiday season.  If you are interested in looking into permanent fall arrest systems—call us—we can help!

For more information read Creating a Safer Workplace

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Workplace Health and Safety

Written by SpringfieldNovember 20, 2013

Workplace health and safety programs make a company more valuable to its investors according to a Bloomberg report.

Springfield Inc. installs permanent fall protection systems and permanent ladders inside and outside of commercial buildings all over Michigan.  We believe we can enhance the safety of your employees thus making your business even more attractive to investors.  At Springfield, “We’re On TOP of it.”

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49 Solar Panels and The 49ers

Written by SpringfieldOctober 31, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers are going to score a touchdown in energy savings!  They are installing 49 solar panels on the top of their new stadium.  Why pay the power companies when mother nature can supply your energy needs?

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/49er-Stadium-Goes-Solar-To-Save-Energy-229130921.html

Our rooftops are “solar ready.”  Want to save money on energy in northern Michigan?  Call Springfield – we can help!

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Optimistic Construction Predictions for 2014

Written by SpringfieldOctober 29, 2013

Construction predicted to be up 9% in 2014 according to McGraw Hill Construction’s Dodge Construction Outlook.  Contributing factors include:  rebounding residential construction and better opportunities in the commercial market.  We have seen a similar upswing in 2013, and are geared up with new employees to handle the boom of 2014.  For a comprehensive evaluation of your roofing needs – contact us at info@springfieldsmartroof.com.

http://enr.construction.com/business_management/finance/2013/1025-construction-starts-to-rise-by-9-in-2013-says-dodge-construction-outlook.asp

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