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Lasting effects
The Great Recession greatly affected the roofing industry's workers and their families. Between 2008 and 2010, more than 15 percent of roofing contracting jobs were lost. As the construction industry recovers and industry demands grow, companies need to offset the losses with new hires. However, hiring new, inexperienced workers has resulted in more injuries and insurance claims. Roofing contractors should evaluate these trends and adapt current procedures to curb injuries.