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appraisal dispute resolution

Appraisal – An Effective Method for Dispute Resolution

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
August 25, 2022
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An appraisal clause proves a useful tool as claims become more often contested.


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lead paint dust

EPA’s RRP Program for the Restoration Industry

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
August 11, 2022
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Contractors need to know the requirements for dust control during a restoration project.


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process management

8 Tips to Manage the Thousands of Details of a Restoration Business

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
August 4, 2022
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Take care of the details to solve most business problems.


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heat safety

Restoration Contractors Need to Proactively Manage Heat to Protect Employees

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
July 11, 2022
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In this article, I am going provide you with what is expected of employers, some resources for those expectations, and some proactive heat management practices you can provide at your restoration jobs.


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disaster response planning

Disaster Response Plans — What Do You Need to Know?

Derek Preece
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
July 8, 2022
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Pandemic shows the need for emergency planning. Restoration firms can offer this service to clients.


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cross-contamination

Advanced PPE Techniques and Protection for Restorers

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
June 23, 2022
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Use these techniques to minimize risk at jobsites and prevent the bringing home of hazardous materials.


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respirator

Awareness and Effort: Respirator Use in the Restoration Industry, Part 2 of 2

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
May 23, 2022
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“In the first part of this series, I identified the steps to create a respiratory protection program. This second article will cover how to implement and follow your program. Once everything is implemented, you will have an OSHA-compliant program tailored to your company and designed to protect employees from the hazards in the Restoration Industry,” Barry Rice, CSP, writes.


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allergens and indoor air quality

Fire and Furry: Effectively Using Containment to Create Cleaner Indoor Air

Keith Gangitano
Keith Gangitano
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
May 17, 2022
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No, that is not a typo, it is definitely meant to be furry and not fury. We are talking about indoor air quality (IAQ) here, not Armageddon. But, make no mistake about it, for severe allergy sufferers the differences often feel like semantics.


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Constructive Feedback: Delivering and Receiving For Continuous Improvement

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Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
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Paul Pinchak
May 12, 2022
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The ability to deliver and receive feedback in a constructive manner is an essential tool to help any business, and individual, prosper.


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water damage restoration

How to Increase Profitability and Morale in Your Water Restoration Business

Cassandra McDowell
Cassandra McDowell
Kevin Molway
Kevin Molway
May 10, 2022
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The success of your water damage restoration business is dependent on the quality of work your production staff puts out and the feeling the water damage victim is left with after the fact.


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