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What Restorers Need to Know about OSHA Ladder Safety Requirements

OSHA 1926 ladder safety requirements you need to understand that help reduce falls, injuries, and citations
Barry Rice
Barry Rice
July 17, 2026
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Learn about OSHA’s ladder safety requirements for restorers, including ladder use, training, inspections, and best practices that help reduce falls and citations. 


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What Restorers Need to Know About OSHA’s Training Before Exposure Requirements

Four common OSHA training standards that apply before restoration work ever begins
Craig Powers
Craig Powers
July 8, 2026
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OSHA requirements require workers to receive training before they are exposed to workplace hazards, not after. Here’s how asbestos, bloodborne pathogens, silica, and hazard communication requirements can affect restorers from the start of the job.


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4 Ways to Keep Restoration Jobsites Safe Between Shifts

Strategies that help protect restoration sites from weather damage, vandalism, theft, and liability risks
Oscar Collins
Oscar Collins
June 23, 2026
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Here are four ways restorers can secure their sites between shifts utilizing asset protection, barriers, surveillance, and weather preparedness. 


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Containment with Restorer in Full PPE with Paper and Tyvek Suit

Alternatives to Standard Containments for Biological Challenges

In Part 4 of this series on containments, learn when mini-containments, pressure control, and dust barriers can support remediation efforts
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
June 22, 2026
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Part 4 of this containment series dives into mini-containments, pressure control, and dust barriers for managing biological contaminants during remediation. 


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What Restoration Contractors Need to Know About OSHA Hazard Communication Requirements

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
June 19, 2026
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Learn about OSHA hazard communication requirements that include chemical inventories, labeling, employee training, safety date sheet (SDS) management, and compliance for best practices for restorers. 


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Taking Care of Yourself, part 3 - Balancing Your Career & Family Life

Taking Care of Yourself in the Cleaning & Restoration Industry – Part 3

Building a career in restoration should not come at the cost of your family, relationships, and your personal well-being
Eric Malone
June 12, 2026
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Learn how you as a restoration professional can balance your career growth, personal well-being, and your family all while you navigate the high demand of the restoration industry.


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Prep for National Safety Month with CCP Direct

National Safety Month Highlights Workplace Safety and Heat Illness Prevention
June 3, 2026
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National Safety Month hits a major milestone its 30th anniversary, and CCP Direct is highlighting the importance of workplace safety, personal protective equipment, and heat illness prevention for workers across a variety of industries.


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Editor's Note - Getting Hurricane-Ready: How Restoration Professionals Can Prepare Before the Storm

Getting Hurricane-Ready: How Restoration Professionals Can Prepare Before the Storm

Why planning, staffing, safety, and systems are critical before hurricane season begins
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
May 1, 2026
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Industry professionals and experts share how restorers can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season with proper planning, staffing, and operational readiness.



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Taking Care of Yourself - Part 2: Managing Stress and Building Resilience

Taking Care of Yourself in the Cleaning & Restoration Industry - Part 2

Learn how restoration technicians, leaders, and sales teams can manage stress and build resilience
Eric Malone
April 23, 2026
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Part 2 of this series focuses on how restorers and cleaners can manage stress, support their mental health, and build resilience. 


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What Restoration Contractors Need to Know About OSHA Fall Protection Requirements

Understanding OSHA 1926.501 and how restorers can prevent the most cited safety violation
Barry Rice
Barry Rice
March 30, 2026
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Learn OSHA fall protection requirements under 1926.501 and how restoration contractors can prevent violations and protect workers.



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