Poor health and safety doesn't just cost time and money, it costs lives. Providing a safe working environment where people feel cared for is vital. NFRC resources and campaigns are dedicated to giving employers and individuals the knowledge they need to look after themselves, their business, and their people.
NFRC is committed to leading a safer, healthier roofing and cladding industry.
We work with Members, regulators and industry partners to raise standards, share best practice, and promote a prevention-first culture, helping to eliminate and reduce risk before harm occurs.
Compliance with health and safety legislation is a fundamental requirement of NFRC Membership, but our ambition goes further: better planning, stronger leadership, and safer, healthier workplaces for everyone in our industry.
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust is generated during routine tasks like cutting tiles, slates and mortar. This dust can cause life threatening illnesses. Take action, prevent exposure to deadly silica dust.
Fragile roofs don't always present obvious signs of risk. Fall protection, access, and careful planning are non-negotiable. The message is clear: Step back and plan.
In roofing, we know the risks of working in extreme weather and wouldn't risk our safety or that of anyone around us to brace a storm. It's time to take the same considerations for our wellbeing. Weather the Storm is about understanding and recognising wellbeing forecasts, and the practical steps to take and take care of ourselves and support those around us.
Safe2Torch is an NFRC campaign developed in partnership with contractor and manufacturer members of the NFRC, seeks to significantly reduce the risk of roof fires when using gas torches, either to dry out roofs or when used to install torch-on membranes.
Looking after our business means looking after ourselves and the people around us. In construction, roofing, and every day life, we're surrounded by potential risks and challenges. Being mindful, responsible, and taking proper precautions helps to eliminate potential risk. Poor health, safety, and wellbeing doesn't just cost us time and money, it costs lives. NFRC is calling on the industry to create positive change. When we're safe, and our people are safe, our business stays safe.
NFRC is about leading roofing excellence, but that goes beyond technical compliance, skills, and competencies. We're providing businesses with practical tools and resources to make sure their people are happy and healthy.
Gary Walpole
NFRC Technical Safety, Health and Environment Officer
The NFRC Technical Team have produced a library of free guidance notes and documents suitable for employers, operatives, and anyone working within the roofing and cladding sector. These resources not only cover health and safety practices, but environment and wellbeing.
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