Tri-State installs new copper roof on historic Ohio basilica.
We are proud to share this progress photo of The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Marietta, Ohio.
Completed in 1909 as St. Mary Catholic Church, it was decreed the 76th basilica in the United States in 2013 in recognition of its historic significance and artistic splendor.
Experienced with the special challenges and responsibility of re-roofing and repairing treasured historic buildings, Tri-State was chosen to replace the 1992 asphalt shingle roof installation with a beautiful copper roof and built-in gutters.
Schedule a fall roof inspection and avoid that “would-a, could-a, should-a” feeling.
Have you scheduled your fall roof inspection? When you schedule an inspection rather than react to leaks, you can avoid more complicated repairs and higher costs.
Tough weather conditions have punished your roof all summer. Let us give your roof a thorough inspection to see how it fared, and how well it’s set up to endure winter’s weather extremes. You can avoid a possible “would-a, could-a, should-a” feeling.
Knowledge is the antidote to fear. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
There may be very small issues that will be unnoticed unless ignored. These can be caught and remedied while our technicians are on site, saving additional service calls for issues that will eventually make themselves apparent. We will clear the roof and drains of debris, locate signs of weakness, and perform minor repairs.
Waiting to discover leaks until they have grown, expanded, and caused damage to a greater area and more system components is always more expensive in the long run.
Knowledge itself is power. – Francis Bacon
Following a fall roof inspection, you will be armed with knowledge about your system. This provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing the condition of your roof, an outlook on its long-term performance potential, and the ability to plan for the timing of an eventual repair, restoration, or replacement.
Call the office nearest you to schedule a fall commercial roof inspection.
Our HVAC divisions can help with a fall HVAC/mechanical inspection.
Anything out of metal – Yes, we can make that: chutes
Our group fabricated this custom chute for an industrial client.
The piece measures approximately 32” x 20” x 15” and is built using 16 ga. 304 stainless steel.
It will be installed to assist with material handling as part of a manufacturing process. The piece has stainless dowel rods within the input area to control material flow and a reservoir to collect overflow. The long portion of the chute is removable through built-in side clamps.
We work with area manufacturers to fabricate metal products like this one to improve processes, safety, material handling, and access.
When severe weather strikes, we are a phone call away.
Stay safe and take care during extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Debby.
A catastrophic event like this can challenge even the most prepared building owners and the best built roofing systems.
Consider Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group as a part of your crisis control team. We can provide emergency support protecting occupants, building contents, and valuable inventory; and help keep vital services up and running.
Whenever, wherever the trouble starts, a phone call puts you on the path to a solution. Call the location nearest you any time 24/7 for emergency service. Difficult jobs like these are our specialty.
Anything out of metal – Yes, we can make that: tube trees
Our craftsmen can field measure, design, lay out, and fabricate sheet metal products to meet your need for just about anything out of metal.
This custom piece for application in a healthcare setting may be small, but offers a big solution for nurses and other medical professionals.
The “tube tree” manages tubes, lines, cords, and cables of various sizes, preventing tangling and eliminating trip hazards.
Custom fabrications, large or small: Tri-State has you covered. What worksite problem can we help you solve?
OSHA proposes new heat stress rule.
The Tri-State/Service Group works to protect our people from heat illnesses and injuries. Our “Working. Safe.” program includes providing sufficient water, rest, and shade; training to recognize signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses; first aid and an emergency plan. On-site leadership and “buddy system” contribute to worker safety.
OSHA began developing a new rule on employee exposures to heat-related injuries and illnesses in 2021. Earlier this month, the agency published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the subject which outlines a number of steps employers will be required to take if and when the rule becomes final. Those steps include:
Monitoring temperatures
Identifying a person to be a Heat Safety Coordinator
Conducting regular training
Allowing for rest breaks, providing shade and having water available at all times
Developing an acclimatization program for new and returning workers
Having a heat prevention plan and an incident reporting process
Under rulemaking procedures, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register. The public will then be given 120 days to file comments, which OSHA must take into consideration before publishing its final rule. It will take several months for all of that to happen. In the meantime, OSHA has made heat stress prevention a National Emphasis Program through April of next year.
The Tri-State/Service Group works to prevent heat illnesses, assessing conditions and workload each day. Heat safety and illness recognition and prevention is a core topic in training and safety meetings as a part of our “Working. Safe.” program.
Summer is here and the time is right for heat safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report over 700 heat-related deaths in a 14-year period, highlighting the dire consequences of failing to manage hydration and heat stress effectively.
According to scientists at NASA, the summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since records began in 1880.
As we settle into 2024’s long, hot summer, we are reinforcing our safety efforts each day to prevent heat illnesses at work. Our strategy has many elements, among them these important recommendations from OSHA.
Acclimatization New and returning workers are acclimated to jobsite conditions gradually, building tolerance to the heat.
Importance of Hydration Drink even if you are not thirsty. Studies have shown that most workers show up to work already dehydrated and end their day in an increased state of dehydration. Dehydration causes cardiovascular strain that can result in fatigue, loss of mental clarity, headaches, and muscle weakness.
Rest Breaks should last long enough for workers to recover from the heat. Rest is critical when core body temperature increases. The body must recuperate to allow for proper blood flow to cool down the body and deliver oxygen at the levels demanded by physical work.
Consider personal risk factors and look out for each other. All workers tolerate heat differently. Heat intolerance happens for a variety of reasons. According to OSHA, these personal risk factors and other medical conditions can predispose workers to heat-related illnesses.
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Lower level of physical fitness
- Use of certain medications such as diuretics (water pills) and some psychiatric or blood pressure medicines
- Some medications can result in a worker’s inability to feel heat conditions and/or the inability to sweat, so symptoms of heat stress may not be evident.
- Alcohol use
- Use of illicit drugs such as opioids, methamphetamine, or cocaine
Education and More Our groups hold regular meetings with a full safety agenda that includes active discussion, lessons, and best practices for preventing and if necessary, responding to heat-related illnesses. Through our “Working. Safe.” program, we are always working to improve safety performance and minimize risks like these each day–with a zero injury and illness goal.
June is National Safety Month.
Since its establishment by the National Safety Council (NSC) in 1996, National Safety Month has been observed each year in June. The event is designed to bring extra attention to safety in the workplace through increased awareness and education.
The council notes that for too long, preventable deaths and injuries have been called accidents, implying they are unavoidable, or due to a fate we are powerless to stop. NSC believes that we can eliminate preventable deaths in our lifetime. There is a lot of work to do toward achieving this goal. In the United States, preventable injuries are at an all-time high, ranking as the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer.
Preventable Deaths There were 227,039 preventable injury-related deaths in 2022 (latest available figures), a 0.9% increase from 2021, and a 162% increase from 1992.
Preventable Non-fatal Injuries The number of nonfatal preventable injuries is even more staggering. In 2022, 63 million people – about 1 in 5 – sought medical attention for an injury.
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries. Every year, one in 100 construction works is injured severely enough to need time off work. Nearly one in five deaths among workers in the U.S. is in the construction industry.
Safety training and awareness are effective tools. According to OSHA, every dollar spent on safety programs saves construction companies $4 – $6.
New workers benefit from comprehensive safety training. Over 60% of accidents in construction happen during the worker’s first year, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety education and mentorship for new hires.
The Tri-State/Service Group works continuously to improve safety performance–evaluating and refining processes daily–with a zero injury and illness goal through our safety program “Working. Safe.” When you work with us, you are working with a company that prioritizes safety each day, each month, including June – National Safety Month.
Celebrating National Roofing Week 2024
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) sets aside one week each year to pause and praise our roofing industry. The event raises awareness of the significance of roofs to every home and business as well as sharing the industry’s good works. We’re celebrating right along with them. It’s National Roofing Week, 2024!
The NRCA got it right when choosing this year’s theme: “Inspire the Industry.” Because that’s what our people do.
We’d like to recognize and thank all of our talented, hard-working, skilled, problem-solving, professionals for all they do for our company, our clients, and our industry. Our hats are off to you!
Contractors Association of West Virginia honors Tri-State for safety excellence.
Matt McCallister, CAWV Safety Committee Chairman, Ben Oldaker and Brian Linville of Tri-State, and Mitch Woodrum, Commissioner, WV Division of Labor
The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) recognized Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company for safety excellence in the workplace in 2023. The “CAWV 2023 Safety Achievement Award – Industrial Division” was awarded to Tri-State’s Charleston division.
The association presented the award recently at the CAWV State Meeting held in conjunction with the Construction & Design EXPO at the Charleston Civic Center. CAWV scores contractors on their documented safety policies and procedures, commitment and approach to safety and health, and recorded statistical data for the year.
Special attention is given to the quality of safety training provided to employees and members who demand active employee involvement in their safety process.
The Tri-State/Service Group works continuously to improve safety performance–evaluating and refining processes daily–with a zero injury and illness goal through our safety program “Working. Safe.”