Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney recently has received a lot of calls regarding workmanship warranties and manufactured material warranties from the field.
He joined the RC Best of Success Podcast Show to break down some of the key features roofing contractors need to have in their contractors when it comes to workmanship and material warranties. He also explained that working with manufacturers and distributors to find a solution is often the best route to keep customers happy.
Cotney also addressed the continued need to monitor field crews for heat illness and exposure to the sun during the final weeks of peak roofing season.
“It’s just incredibly hot across the U.S. and it’s an incredibly dangerous time for our industry,” Cotney warned.
Though efforts to create a new heat standard by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have stalled, regulators are still considering making updates that provide clarity to jobsite requirements over heat exposure. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
“You always have the duty to prevent your employees from suffering heat injury or illness and I’d recommend knowing the known hazards,” he said.
Listen to the full conversation now.