O'Hara's Son Roofing Company

Ariel Ofenloch is a dedicated Safety Coordinator for O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) who was born and raised in Chicago, where she feels truly at home. She often travels to Houston, Austin, and Baltimore, for quality time with her cherished nieces and nephews. Outside of work, Ariel enjoys perfecting her bowling skills, exploring her creative side through painting, and discovering new culinary delights around the city. Ariel’s passion for safety is matched only by her love for family, creativity, and good food. 1. If you were to create a mascot for the safety department, what animal or character would best represent safety awareness? Fred The Safety Frog (Shout out to @moise for snapping the picture and @MichelleDiaz for jazzin’ him up! 2. If you had to summarize your approach to safety in one sentence, what would it be? Staying aware of risks, and encouraging everyone to take responsibility for keeping things safe. 3. What’s the most memorable safety lesson you’ve learned from your own experience? Lead by example! 4. Describe a safety-related jingle or slogan you’d create to inspire your team. I wouldn’t create one, the Safety Dance song is just so perfect. 5. If you could make safety training as entertaining as a Netflix series, what would the pilot episode be about? In the pilot of “Roof Rescue: Safety Showdown,” roofing teams from across the country face off in a high-stakes battle of skill and safety. Under the watchful eye of the host, Tim Allen (aka Tim the Tool Man Taylor), they tackle tough roofing tasks while trying not to trip over their own safety gear. With challenges that test their balance and their patience, the teams must prove they can nail the job without missing a step—literally. Expect dramatic moments, unexpected mishaps, and plenty of roof-top antics. The episode wraps up with a comedic twist as the teams discover that safety doesn’t just save lives; it makes for some seriously entertaining TV. #commercialroofing #safetyfirst

It looks like someone should have called O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) to get the job done right the first time! If you need repairs or a new commercial flat roof, call OSR—the Big Roof Pros Coast to Coast. 847-255-3600 #commercialroofing #flatroofing #industrialroofing

This week on Roofer Reflections, Castagra's CEO, Tats Nakagawa, talks to Dave Coleman, Purchase Manager at O'Hara's Son Roofing Company. Don't miss this episode! https://lnkd.in/gnriDjej Do you know someone in the roofing industry with an interesting story? Who should we interview next? Let us know in the comments! #roofers #roofingindustry #roofingpodcast

Wall of Shame Friday... Seeing more of these foam roofs with problems as in the corners where the coating is gone and foam exposed, add a mechanical contractor and possibly a roofer who doesn't know what needs to be done to install lines through the foam roof, so they run them through an air vent... Next time call O'Hara's Son roofing for help with any of your roof related projects to address the proper flashing methods.... 847-255-3600 or 224-601-4069, https://lnkd.in/g5JWeRF7

We’re thrilled to announce that O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) ranks 17th on Roofing Contractor Magazine's top roofing contractors list for the second year in a row! This consistent achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our incredible team. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this success—your passion and perseverance drive us forward. Here’s to continuing our journey with the same energy and commitment!

High-Visibility Clothing is safe in more ways than one! Think twice about the colors of your work clothes in summer and on hot days. Many know that wearing black when it's hot can make you feel warmer than wearing other colors. This happens because black absorbs sunlight instead of reflecting it, which makes you absorb more heat. Interestingly, dark green has a similar effect. Scientists at Japan’s National Institute for Environmental Studies studied how polo shirts in nine different colors kept cool over five minutes in the sun. They found that white stayed the coolest, followed by yellow, gray, red, purple, blue, green, dark green, and black. So it looks like the good news is that high-visibility clothing is not just for visibility but also for staying cool on those roofs on these hot summer days! O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) #commercialroofing #safetyfirst #safety #industrialroofing

Here is a great reminder from O'Hara's Son Roofing Company's Service and Maintenance Director Sam Caniglia: It's a good idea to have your roof inspected for damage after severe weather. Call the big roof pros at: 847-255-3600 #commercialroofing

The O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) NJ Branch* team's recent achievement in receiving Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift, and All Terrain Lift Certifications at United Rentals marks a significant step forward in ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism within our operations. This achievement was facilitated by our dedicated OSR safety team and with training by Jonathan Gargano & co. These certifications not only demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a secure work environment but also highlight our team's dedication to honing their skills for efficient and safe project execution. Congratulations to our team for this important accomplishment, which reinforces our reputation for excellence in the roofing industry. (Congratulations to Manny Valerio, Jesse Grayson, Alma Garcia, Kelly Francisco Valerio Lopez, and Kiana Rodriguez!) *Our NJ branch serves the Northeast & Mid Atlantic region #commercialroofing #industrialroofing #safetyfirst #safetytraining

Exciting news! This week, a few of our outstanding team members had the honor of joining the grand opening of GAF's new 450,000 sq. ft. facility in Peru, Illinois! This state-of-the-art plant will enhance service for GAF customers like O'Hara's Son Roofing Company (OSR) across the Midwest and beyond. Congratulations to GAF and thanks for inviting us to be part of this milestone! Matthew Switaj, Darren Tindell #gafcommercial #gaf #commercialroofing