Fall Protection Rules for Measuring, Inspecting and Estimating

01/25/2023

Did you know that those who access roofs or other heights for the purpose of measuring, inspecting, or estimating have special Fall Protect Rules?

Low pitched roof = A roof having a slope equal to or less than four in 12.
Hazardous slope = A slope from which construction work is performed where normal footing cannot be maintained without the use of devices due to the pitch of the surface, weather conditions, or surface material.

I Wish I'd Started Warming Up 20 Years Ago

06/25/2026

If you could go back 20 years and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be? For ROII Field Representative Jim Breidenbach, it's surprisingly simple: warm up before the work begins. Read why he believes construction workers are industrial athletes—and why a few minutes of preparation can make a big difference.

The Future of Respiratory Protection - Gear I Wish We Had Years Ago

05/27/2026

If you’ve worked in construction long enough, there’s usually one piece of gear you come across and think, “Where was this years ago?”

For ROII Field Representative Jesse Balbin, it’s the MicroClimate Air3, a new NIOSH-approved powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).

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