b"FACES OF THE TRADEMarchesesays,Therewasno formal safety plan when I first started. In the early days youd sometimes work at great heights and you were never tied off. Fortunately, I didnt see any more accidents at the time, probably because youwerenaturallymorecautious because of the risk. But thats no way for anyone in any trade to be doing business. Those conditions didnt last andtherenewedemphasisonsafety has been a very positive thing. And what about changes in mate-rials and techniques over the years? Marchesesays,Theroofing industry has had to grow like every-thing else in todays modern world. For example,therearenowself-adhering roofing systems that don't need a flame to apply but use heat guns and adhe-sivesimportant considerations if you happen to be working on a coal mine wherethedustisflammable.Itsall about using the right product for the right job. RobScalesadds,TheMaster Rooferdesignationrecognizesthe commitmentofthoseindividuals whove been in this industry for a long time but who are also committed andThe Professionalenthusiastic learners. Theyre aware ofChoicenew materials, new techniques and new technologies and are willing to apply that knowledge to their working envi-ronment. So weve set the bar pretty high for the designation. Its not just a natural next step; roofers are being recognized for having made a signifi-cant commitment to their trade.Marcheseswealthofexperience hastaughthimmuchaboutwork, lifeandpeoplesperceptions.He concludes, The roofing industry used to have a bad reputation, sometimes deservedly so, for hiring, shall we say, somesketchyandless-than-qualified Commercial Roofing & Accessoriesemployees.Butthosedaysarelong Air & Vapour Barriersgone. The trade has made a lot of gainsYour leading supplier Waterproofingin that respect and for many reasons. Metal CladdingSocietyhaschanged,andpeopleareof Dow Styrofoam CT Boardgenerally treated with greater respect, ISO Insulationcoupled with a much greater emphasisin British Columbia.Tapered ISO & EPS Packagesontraining.Employersalsocameto Roof repair & maintenance suppliesthe realization years ago that its just Roofing tools & equipmentgood business to place more emphasisLocations across British Columbia ca.BrockWhite.comon skill sets and safety precautions. www.rcabc.org l11"