Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes wet leaves, pine needles, moss, and other debris piling up on rooftops. For ROII participants, roof clean-up is a necessary task this time of year—but it can also be one of the most hazardous.
Slips and falls remain one of the leading causes of injuries in construction. On metal roofs, the combination of rain and seasonal debris can quickly create unsafe conditions, even for experienced workers.
On August?14,?2025, Werner Co., with the backing of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), officially recalled over 122,000 of its 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders—model numbers ALMP-20IAA and ALMP-24IAA. These silver ladders, characterized by a blue top, blue “MULTI MAX PRO” label, and a long black rope, were sold at Home Depot stores and online from November 2021 to February 2024.
Kneeling on hard, uneven surfaces all day isn’t just uncomfortable — it can lead to serious injuries over time. For home builders and remodelers, tasks like floor installation, tiling, framing, and trim work often require extended periods of kneeling or crawling. That’s where the ToeKnee Crawler comes in.