Elevate your roofing safety knowledge with these exclusive lessons

By Evelyn Witterholt. 

Learn how you can access monthly safety webinars from roofing expert John Kenney. 

Being a member of the R-Club means you get access to a wealth of resources, including consultations, a listing in our Directory and discounted classified ads. And starting this year, we’re adding even more value to your membership. This year, you’ll gain access to the exclusive safety training webinars from John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. 

Over the next 12 months, John will host monthly webinars on a variety of roof safety topics, including fall protection, fire safety, heavy lifting and so much more. With over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, John is one of the best people to learn about best practices for working safely. He has occupied many different roles in this industry, starting as a roofing laborer and working his way up to CEO. John has a wealth of knowledge about the roofing industry, and he is eager to share this knowledge with all of you! 

Here are the safety topics John will be covering in 2024: 

• January: Handling Hazardous Materials - How to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls 
• February: Fall Protection 
• March: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• April: Safety Data Sheets 
• May: Fire Safety 
• June: Electrical Safety 
• July: Heat Exhaustion 
• August: Heavy Lifting and Workplace Prevention 
• September: Ladder Safety and Fall Protection 
• October: Portable Tool and Equipment Safety 
• November: Silica Dust and Prevention 
• December: Defensive Driving 

The first webinar, Handling Hazardous Materials, has already been released to our members. In this lesson, John covers the basics of identifying and handling hazardous roofing materials and the health and safety risks that come with them. He also discusses how to safely store and dispose of hazardous materials and the link these materials have with slip, trip and fall hazards. By the end of this lesson, you are sure to be more knowledgeable about working with hazardous materials. 

Become an R-Club member today to gain access to these trainings and more!