• HOME
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • BLUE GLASS
  • PETZL
  • DIVE DEEPER
    • ARTICLES >
      • How many anchor points do I need for a roof?
      • Common Sense Selection of Permanent Roof Anchors
      • Death of Historic Homes via Hidden Gutters
      • PUBLISHED ARTICLES >
        • ROOFING RECRUITS LEARN MORE THAN SAFETY SKILLS IN TRAINING
        • HOW TO ATTRACT, RETAIN & REWARD EMPLOYEES
    • PHOTOS
    • V-SERIES ANCHORS >
      • V-5/V-8 Anchor Projects
      • Why Specify the V-5/V-8 Permanent Roof Anchor?
      • V-5 Permanent Anchor
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-1 Temporary Anchor
    • STEEP ROOF: SAFETY, ACCESS AND TIP VIDEOS >
      • One Minute Tech Tips
      • Rooftop Safety Video Series
    • SAFETY >
      • WSRCA
      • Roofing Safety Level Program
      • Safety Plan
    • Testimonials >
      • Speaker/Training Testimonials
      • Product Testimonials
    • Custom Snow Guards
    • IN THE NEWS
    • METAL ROOF TRAINING
  • PURCHASE
    • TRAINING/CONSULTING
    • PETZL >
      • PETZL PRO GEAR
    • ACCESS GEAR >
      • 1st Ascent Rope Access Package
      • SLATOR ROOF ACCESS BRACKET
      • SLING LADDER TECHNIQUE GEAR
      • L3 (Lower Slope Ladder Brkt)
      • SPECIALTY ROOF LADDER - REQUIRED DECALS
    • ROOF ANCHORS >
      • V-1 TEMPORARY ANCHOR
      • V-5 PERMANENT ANCHOR
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-5 FLASHING KIT
    • 1" OJ Double-Lock Standing Seam Eve Jig
    • PLUMBING VENT STACK - FOR SLATE ROOFS
    • CUSTOM >
      • CUSTOM PACKAGES
      • ROOFER - ADVANCED
    • BIBBY SHINGLE REPAIR TOOL
    • HEADGEAR
  Slator - Steep Roof Safe Access Gear/Anchors/Training
  • HOME
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • BLUE GLASS
  • PETZL
  • DIVE DEEPER
    • ARTICLES >
      • How many anchor points do I need for a roof?
      • Common Sense Selection of Permanent Roof Anchors
      • Death of Historic Homes via Hidden Gutters
      • PUBLISHED ARTICLES >
        • ROOFING RECRUITS LEARN MORE THAN SAFETY SKILLS IN TRAINING
        • HOW TO ATTRACT, RETAIN & REWARD EMPLOYEES
    • PHOTOS
    • V-SERIES ANCHORS >
      • V-5/V-8 Anchor Projects
      • Why Specify the V-5/V-8 Permanent Roof Anchor?
      • V-5 Permanent Anchor
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-1 Temporary Anchor
    • STEEP ROOF: SAFETY, ACCESS AND TIP VIDEOS >
      • One Minute Tech Tips
      • Rooftop Safety Video Series
    • SAFETY >
      • WSRCA
      • Roofing Safety Level Program
      • Safety Plan
    • Testimonials >
      • Speaker/Training Testimonials
      • Product Testimonials
    • Custom Snow Guards
    • IN THE NEWS
    • METAL ROOF TRAINING
  • PURCHASE
    • TRAINING/CONSULTING
    • PETZL >
      • PETZL PRO GEAR
    • ACCESS GEAR >
      • 1st Ascent Rope Access Package
      • SLATOR ROOF ACCESS BRACKET
      • SLING LADDER TECHNIQUE GEAR
      • L3 (Lower Slope Ladder Brkt)
      • SPECIALTY ROOF LADDER - REQUIRED DECALS
    • ROOF ANCHORS >
      • V-1 TEMPORARY ANCHOR
      • V-5 PERMANENT ANCHOR
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-5 FLASHING KIT
    • 1" OJ Double-Lock Standing Seam Eve Jig
    • PLUMBING VENT STACK - FOR SLATE ROOFS
    • CUSTOM >
      • CUSTOM PACKAGES
      • ROOFER - ADVANCED
    • BIBBY SHINGLE REPAIR TOOL
    • HEADGEAR

Osha just arrived, what now?

Scenario 1.:  An OSHA inspector just showed up at your job site.  What three things should you do immediately to help you reduce any possible citations?

Scenario 2.:  You've been issued a citation by OSHA and fined.  What's your best chance of getting that fine reduced or potentially eliminated?
Decision-Safety
Mr. Glenn P. Rich, MBA and founder of Decision-Safety, has been helping companies successfully reduce  or eliminate OSHA citations and fines since 2012.   The original recent citations issued in the photo above totaled $304, 130.  The attorney the company hired was only able to negotiate the fine down to $270,000.  Mr. Rich implented a detailed plan on behalf of the client and OSHA accepted the plan and lowered the fine down to $45,000.  His plan not only saved his client over $200,000, but created a safer work environment for the employees that will also reduce the risk of future citations.

Glenn once asked me, "What does your crew do when OSHA shows up at our job site?"  Naively, my first three answers could have cost our roofing company a LOT of money.  Today, he still helps us "dot the i's and cross the t's".  Although our roofing company works safely, we definitely needed someone with his skills to help us avoid needless fines and citations.

A friend of mine shared a story of two citations with me.  An OSHA inspector recently visited a roofing colleague's job site.  Unable to find any serious violations related to fall protection, the inspector then cited the company for the gas can being closer than 50 feet to the generator, and the first aid certificates on file were more than 2 years old.

Whether your company has 6 employees or 600 employees, you may need to "dot those i's and cross those t's" like we did.   Hiring a  safety professional such as Mr. Rich at Decision-Safety, is an excellent investment of time and money, especially if you begin before you've been cited.  He has a package plan for small businesses that is extremely affordable and valuable.  It allows a small business to pay quarterly (based on the number of employees) and have the support of a seasoned safety professional at their fingertips.

Ronny Roseveare
General Manager
Slator, LLC
Blue Glass, LLC

Our Mission:  Continuously develop and share advanced techniques, systems and gear
to aid steep roofers in performing work safely and simply.
  • HOME
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • BLUE GLASS
  • PETZL
  • DIVE DEEPER
    • ARTICLES >
      • How many anchor points do I need for a roof?
      • Common Sense Selection of Permanent Roof Anchors
      • Death of Historic Homes via Hidden Gutters
      • PUBLISHED ARTICLES >
        • ROOFING RECRUITS LEARN MORE THAN SAFETY SKILLS IN TRAINING
        • HOW TO ATTRACT, RETAIN & REWARD EMPLOYEES
    • PHOTOS
    • V-SERIES ANCHORS >
      • V-5/V-8 Anchor Projects
      • Why Specify the V-5/V-8 Permanent Roof Anchor?
      • V-5 Permanent Anchor
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-1 Temporary Anchor
    • STEEP ROOF: SAFETY, ACCESS AND TIP VIDEOS >
      • One Minute Tech Tips
      • Rooftop Safety Video Series
    • SAFETY >
      • WSRCA
      • Roofing Safety Level Program
      • Safety Plan
    • Testimonials >
      • Speaker/Training Testimonials
      • Product Testimonials
    • Custom Snow Guards
    • IN THE NEWS
    • METAL ROOF TRAINING
  • PURCHASE
    • TRAINING/CONSULTING
    • PETZL >
      • PETZL PRO GEAR
    • ACCESS GEAR >
      • 1st Ascent Rope Access Package
      • SLATOR ROOF ACCESS BRACKET
      • SLING LADDER TECHNIQUE GEAR
      • L3 (Lower Slope Ladder Brkt)
      • SPECIALTY ROOF LADDER - REQUIRED DECALS
    • ROOF ANCHORS >
      • V-1 TEMPORARY ANCHOR
      • V-5 PERMANENT ANCHOR
      • V-8 PERMANENT ROOF ANCHOR
      • V-5 FLASHING KIT
    • 1" OJ Double-Lock Standing Seam Eve Jig
    • PLUMBING VENT STACK - FOR SLATE ROOFS
    • CUSTOM >
      • CUSTOM PACKAGES
      • ROOFER - ADVANCED
    • BIBBY SHINGLE REPAIR TOOL
    • HEADGEAR