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From now until the end of the year:

If you are not a current RCAC member, accept a quote from Warren G. Bender Co. (regardless of whether you move your insurance or not) and receive one full year of membership with RCAC for free. (Minimum $40,000 premium for all lines combined to qualify for this promotion.)

2017 RCAC Calendar:

Circle These Dates for Upcoming RCAC Events!

RCAC Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, August 4, 2017
Register here.

RCAC Membership Meeting/Legislative Recap
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

RCAC Membership Meeting/Legislative Recap
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Founded in 1949 as a link between local roofing contractors and the state legislature, RCAC serves its membership under the same mission:

RCAC is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) professional organization dedicated to the protection and advancement of the California roofing industry in legislative, regulatory and business affairs.

As your voice in Sacramento, CA, RCAC fights for the best interests of roofing contractors and the unique circumstances inherent to our industry. Workers’ compensation reform and relief, Proposition 65 settlements, labor laws and new fire standards are just a few of the many issues RCAC addresses before the state legislature each year in Sacramento. Understanding your business and the problems local contractors face is what RCAC prides itself on, with a bottom line of protecting the best interests of the industry.

RCAC provides effective legislative advocacy and serves as the professional statewide organization for all roofing contractors in California. Benefits of membership include legislative advocacy, newsletters, industry and regulatory information, and links to other California roofing contractors.

The RCAC board of directors is representative of small and large employers, union and open-shop contractors, from all parts of the Golden State. Under the strong leadership of 13 board members, RCAC staff administers the benefits of the association and coordinates the efforts of the board of directors. Board members sit on a variety of committees touching upon the diverse needs of RCAC members including government affairs, membership, golf tournament, Web site and information technology committees.

For more information or to become a valued member of the RCAC, click here, or call (916) 456-4790.

History of the Roofing Contractors Association of California

History and Background RCAC was created in 1949 to bridge the gap between the roofing and waterproofing contractors in California and the state legislature.

After World War II, the economy in the U.S. began to transition from a wartime economy to a free-market economy. The return of the World War II soldiers created a construction boom with new homes, schools and commercial building springing up throughout California and the nation. Simultaneously, state rules and regulations began increasing almost as rapidly as the economy. Regulations affecting construction, employees, equipment, financing and several other areas started to hit the industry. New types of construction and roofing materials were entering the market.

Several roofing contractors across the state decided to form an organization that could monitor the new regulations affecting a growing industry. Workers’ compensation was not a major state issue in 1949. Unions were on the rise and were trying to ensure employers were well-regulated.

More than 50 years later, the roofing industry and market is a very different place, but RCAC still holds the same ideals and mission. RCAC works to link local contractors to the state legislature to ensure the needs and perspectives of the roofing industry are heard under the dome in Sacramento, CA.

Would you like to speak with someone directly about the benefits of RCAC membership or sponsorship? Feel free to contact one of our Membership Committee members:

Marc Connerly
RCAC Executive Director, Event Sponsorships
mconnerly@connerlyandassociates.com • (916) 214-6495

Corinne La Fazia
RCAC Membership Director, Associate/Sponsor Memberships
clafazia@nrca.net • (909) 305-4996

Ben Rucka
Malarkey Roofing Products, Southern California contractor memberships
brucka@malarkeyroofing.com • (480) 206-4148

Chad Watts
Warren G. Bender Co., Northern California contractor memberships
CWatts@wgbender.com • (916) 380-5321

Join the Roofing Contractors Association of California

For any questions, please contact the association office at (916) 456-4790.

Safety Tip #3

For a burn caused by heat, never use an ointment, which may seal in heat and cause an infection, unless advised by a medical professional.

Safety Tip #2

On hot days, take frequent breaks to drink cold water, and make sure that ample cold water is available. Four (4) 8 ounce cups of water per hour is recommended.

Safety Tip #1

Never touch an electrical item, tool, on-off switch, light fixture, or outlet when your hands are wet or if you're standing on a wet or damp surface.

Safety Tip #4

For a burn caused by heat, stop the heat source or break contact between the heat source and the skin first. The body holds heat and continues to burn until the skin cools, even with a minor burn, which can cause a person to go into shock.

Safety Tip #6

When working with pneumatic nail guns, wear safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection. Consider a face shield, work gloves, hard hat, and steel toed boots if the job task and/or site require added protection.

Safety Tip #7

To prevent misfires, never pull, lift, or swing a nail gun by the hose.

Safety Tip #8

Keeping aisleways clear and clean reduces the risk of injury due to slips, trips, falls, and overexertion.

Safety Tip #9

Workers can prevent cold stress by replacing lost fluids with warm, sweet, non-caffeinated drinks.

Safety Tip #5

Workers can prevent cold stress by seeking warm locations during breaks.

Safety Tip #10

Workers can prevent cold stress by dressing with warm, layered, properly insulated and well-ventilated clothing.

Safety Tip #11

Always give the power tool time to run down and blades to stop completely before you try to handle them.

Safety Tip #12

Turn the power off completely and lockout and blockout before you clear a jam or clean a machine.

Safety Tip #13

Never leave powered cutting equipment running while unattended.

Safety Tip #14

When using power tools, always remove nails, burls, or other imperfections and additives that could cause the materials to jam or “kick-back."

Safety Tip #15

Pay attention to cutting blades the entire time until your cut is completed. A distraction can lead to a lost finger or hand.

Safety Tip #16

Hearing protection is required around tools that produce excessive noise both in the shop and on the worksite.

Safety Tip #17

When using power tools, avoid jewelry and loose clothing that could be pulled into moving and rotating parts.

Safety Tip #18

When using power tools, wear appropriate, close-fitting clothing, and tie back long hair.

Safety Tip #19

When using power tools, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from sawdust and flying objects.

Safety Tip #20

Keep your hands away from blades or moving parts by using pushsticks or other guides to move materials into the cutting area.

Safety Tip #21

Make sure that cutting blades and surfaces are clean and sharp to give you the best control.

Safety Tip #22

Make sure that power cords are in good shape with proper grounding.

Safety Tip #23

Always inspect your tools before each use.

Safety Tips #24

Your eyes should be shaded from the sun with sunglasses, visors, caps, or a combination of these.

Safety Tip #25

It is recommended that sunscreen be reapplied at least every two hours to exposed skin areas, especially when there’s heavy sweating.

Safety Tip #26

When working outdoors, the best skin protection against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is to wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, a neck scarf, and your hard hat.

Safety Tip #27

Where guardrails or other barriers are not feasible, workers must use approved personal fall protection systems or positioning devices.

Safety Tip #28

Prior to each use, inspect fall protection equipment thoroughly.

Safety Tip #29

Establish solid footing and balance before climbing scaffoldings or ladders.

Safety Tip #30

When climbing scaffoldings or ladders, use tool belts or approved hoists to carry materials up to the job site, thus allowing the use of both hands.

Safety Tip #30

Face the rungs when climbing up or down scaffoldings.

Safety Tip #31

Only climb scaffoldings from designated areas on the structure or on properly installed ladders.

Safety Tip #32

Before a scaffold job begins, all workers should receive training on that particular scaffolding system and on any required personal fall protection equipment.

Safety Tip #33

Flush foreign objects (such as dust, dirt, metal, wood chips) from eyes with water. Never rub or try to remove objects embedded in the eye. This can cause further damage.

Safety Tip #34

Cuts in or around the eyes should be loosely bandaged to stop any eye movement until professionally attended. Don’t rub, press or wash the cut; this can cause further damage.

Safety Tip #35

Bumps and blows to the eyes can be helped if a cold compress is applied for 15 minutes to reduce pain and swelling.

Safety Tip #36

On hot days, choose water over sodas and other drinks containing caffeine or sugar.

Safety Tip #37

Keep track of your coworkers. You all need to watch out for each other. If anyone looks like they are not okay, check them out.

Safety Tip #38

On hot days, take frequent breaks to drink cold water, and make sure that ample cold water is available. Four (4) 8 ounce cups of water per hour is recommended.

Safety Tip #39

On hot days, consider wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to prevent heat-related illness.

Safety Tip #40

Gloves with rubber dots on the surface increase grip stability on surfaces that are slippery (e.g., wet items or items without handles).

Safety Tip #41

There’s less strain on your body if the work is positioned between your shoulders and waist, with a waist high level being the most neutral and comfortable.

Safety Tip #42

When carrying a load, try to avoid bending or twisting.

Safety Tip #43

Carry loads close to your body, keeping as much of it as you can at waist level.

Safety Tip #43

To prevent strains and sprains: If you’re not sure you can handle the load, get help from another worker or break it down into smaller parts. If you can’t break it down, use a mechanical lifting device.