Summer is finally here, and throughout Boulder, the sounds of lawnmowers, tree trimmers, saws, and more fill the air. As you gear up to take care of landscaping and repairs around the home, make sure that you have taken the proper fall precautions. A few moments of prevention are always better than hours in an emergency room and months in a cast. Check the Ladder Never climb up a ladder without inspecting it first. Make sure that all rungs and stiles are in goo[ ... ]
Slips, trips, and falls are deadly from heights, and roofers should take extra care the next time they shimmy up a ladder to install a new roof or re-roof a damaged structure. Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in America and regularly falls within the top '20 deadliest jobs' in the nation. The risks are real, as are these five [ ... ]