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Ask Annissa: Tips and Tricks for Content Cleaning Contractors

June 11, 2017

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Annissa shares some important things to know when doing a packout and cleaning contents for restoration contractors.

PPE During a Natural Disaster

Protecting working hands.

Mary Padron

March 29, 2017

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Disaster sites are a natural breeding ground for health and safety concerns, including severe injuries to fingers and hands. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 70 percent of workers who injure their hands were not wearing work gloves during the accident.

3 Unexpected Benefits of Effective PPE Protocols

Patrick Watson

November 9, 2016

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By establishing and maintaining PPE protocols, companies can build employee morale, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen overall operational discipline.

Preventing 270,000 Eye Injury ER Visits a Year

Half of all eye injuries happen in construction, manufacturing & mining

Robert Kravitz

February 19, 2016

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Protective eye gear is so critical in protecting the eyes, yet many workers simply don’t – or won’t - wear them.

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2015

Michelle Blevins

February 1, 2016

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OSHA certainly does have an impact on workplace safety - either by encouraging good practices or simply scaring employers into submission.

Safety Sidebar: Animals & Pets on the Jobsite

Michelle Blevins

January 7, 2016

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About 40 percent of the households in the U.S. have some kind of pet – typically a cat or dog. If you aren’t prepared, they can make getting work done in that home quite difficult.

Restoring Success: Building a Culture of Safety

Making safety "cool" through rewards, committees, & working together

Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.

November 5, 2015

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Creating a culture of safety can be a real struggle, but there are ways to make "safety" cool, and really get your entire team on board.

Priority #1: Job Safety

A Quick Review of Protocols

Dan Bernazzani

July 28, 2015

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Safety should always be at the front of our minds on any job – from biohazard cleanup to fire restoration. But the truth is, once our mind is focused on the job at hand, it’s easy to forget simple ways to keep ourselves and our team safe.

The Restoration Contractor's Tool Kit: What's in Your Tool Belt?

Ron Smith

May 20, 2015

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A look at what tools you may need for any job or property inspection.

Fleet Vandalism and Equipment Theft: A Personal Tale of Caution

Chris Spensley

January 6, 2015

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Monday mornings are always a bit hectic in the restoration industry, but one Monday last May proved to be an unforgettable day for everybody at our company.

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

Contractors working and reviewing report

How Restorers Are Increasing Margins, Controlling Costs, and Scaling Smarter with AI

Pile of Documents with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

What OSHA’s Top 10 Violations Mean for the Restoration Industry

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