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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.


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PPE first

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.
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eye safety

Preventing 270,000 Eye Injury ER Visits a Year

Half of all eye injuries happen in construction, manufacturing & mining
Robert Kravitz
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.
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OSHA safety

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2015

Michelle Blevins
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.
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Animals & Pets on the Jobsite

Safety Sidebar: Animals & Pets on the Jobsite

Michelle Blevins
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. 


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Restoring Success: Building a Culture of Safety

Making safety "cool" through rewards, committees, & working together
Lisa Lavender
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.


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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. 


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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.


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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.


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The 167-piece emergency preparedness kit

September 3, 2013
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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, so it’s only fitting that Armchem is now offering a 167-piece Emergency Preparedness Kit as a means of continuing to grow its safety division.
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