This week’s Technical Tip focuses on safety risks on job sites involving containment, its integrity, and cross-contamination prevention. Barry Rice, CSP, of Signal Restoration, takes it back to the basics, reminding contractors why containment exists in the first place, to isolate hazards and protect your team and the occupants. 

From checking that tape is holding, zippers are fully closed, and negative air pressure, to ensuring equipment hasn’t been unplugged overnight, Barry shares that even small lapses can compromise an entire containment system.

Daily containment inspections should be conducted. Barry recommends a simple, repeatable checklist that technicians can complete and submit each day. As projects increase in complexity, Barry shares important considerations such as flame‑resistant poly, local fire or municipal requirements, and visibility or inspection window specifications seen in regulated environments.

If you see something, say something. Ignoring a problem or “working around it” not only increases risk but almost guarantees it will be noticed at the worst possible time by a client, adjuster, or inspector.

Be sure to follow along all month as we continue taking safety back to the basics. We’ll see you on next week’s Technical Tip Tuesday.