Safety for Restoration Contractors

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Learn about the future of fire restoration, including assessment, decontamination, cleaning, worker safety, testing, verification, and contents restoration on this episode of Ask The Expert. 

Learn how AccuGuard’s Mobile LabTM is bringing onsite asbestos testing to jobsites, reducing turnaround times, and accelerating the claims and recovery process for restorers, carriers, and customers. 

Learn how plaster and lath have evolved into modern drywall and what restorers need to know about silica, gypsum, and other hazards from construction dust. 

ASTM E2356-26 updates asbestos survey practices that include inspection scope and documentation for building renovation and demolition projects.

David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships.

Learn about the key OSHA respiratory protection requirements that restorers need to know from medical evals to written programs. 

Conoce los requisitos legales y de seguridad para las pruebas de asbesto en proyectos de renovación y demolición, y aclara el mito de la fecha límite.

ISEA’s President and CEO, Cam Mackey, discusses PPE Standards, safety footwear, glove selection, ANSI guidance, and best practices for restorers to improve their safety in this exclusive Q&A.

Learn how fatigue impacts restorers' PPE compliance, decision-making, and worker safety on job sites, and learn practical strategies that help reduce restorers' risks and improve their safety. 

Learn about OSHA’s ladder safety requirements for restorers, including ladder use, training, inspections, and best practices that help reduce falls and citations.