On any job site, safe transport of tools, equipment, and materials is just as important as what happens inside the work zone. Too often, accidents happen because cargo wasn’t properly secured.
Many of us have relied on bungee cords and ratchet straps for years. They get the job done—most of the time. But as you know, they also come with their own risks: bungees can snap back with dangerous force, causing severe injury, and ratchets can loosen over time or crush cargo if over-tightened. That’s where newer options like the
TorkStrap come in.
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.