Coronavirus Response: What Restorers Need to Know on Disinfection, Liability, &amp; More

Coronavirus Response: What Restorers Need to Know on Disinfection, Liability, & More

This is an in-depth video from some top restoration industry experts on how restorers can help their communities during this coronavirus outbreak.

First, Phil Rosebrook Jr. CR, of Business Mentors, discusses the current status of the outbreak and lays the groundwork for the discussion. Phil covers what we do know, and what we don't know so far about this virus.

Then, Michael Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, CFO, of Wonder Makers Environmental takes over to discuss:

Foundational Information About Infection Control
What We Know About Coronavirus
What Types of Services Contractors Can Offer
General Infection Control/Cleaning Procedures
Summary
Bonus Material - including ATP evaluation methods

This video wraps up with a segment with Ross Driscoll Jr. of National E&S Insurance Brokers/Driscoll & Driscoll Insurance Agency who talks about how to be sure your company is covered correctly with liability insurance if you choose to offer disinfection services like this.

Ross Driscoll Jr. is the Vice President of Driscoll & Driscoll Insurance Agency and National E&S Insurance Brokers. Prior to joining the family business, he was a Contract Surety Underwriter at Zurich North America. He specializes in the risk management for contractors, especially those in fire/water restoration industry. Ross has been recognized by various insurance carriers as one of the top up and coming producers in the country. He is one of the few producers who truly understands his customer’s risks as well as how to manage them.

Michael A. Pinto is chief executive officer of Wonder Makers Environmental, Inc., a manufacturing and environmental consulting firm that specializes in identification and control of asbestos, lead, IAQ, mold, industrial hygiene, and chemical problems. Mr. Pinto is the author of over 230 published articles and several books including, Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation and Forensic Restoration: Procedures to Protect Operators and Occupants.

He completed doctoral course work in environmental engineering and holds numerous certifications in the environmental and safety areas, including Certified Safety Professional, Certified Mold Professional, and Certified Forensic Operator. In addition to being a frequent speaker at industry events, Michael has been honored with such prestigious awards as the Golden Quill, Martin L. King Award, and the Phoenix Award for Innovative Restoration from the Restoration Industry Association. He serves as an Emeritus member on the board of the Environmental Information Association (EIA) and on the President’s Council of the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI).

For over 40 years Michael Pinto has provided professional safety and industrial hygiene services related to a wide variety of indoor contaminants. He can be reached at map@wondermakers.com or (269) 382-4154.

Phillip Rosebrook, Jr, CR is a partner in Business Mentors and ELC Training. He is an expert on change management and has spent the past 20 years in the restoration business the last ten years as a consultant. He can be reached at Phillip@businessmentors.net

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