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Technical Tip Tuesday: Navigating the Gray Areas of Respiratory Protection After Fire Losses
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by Signal Restoration

Navigating the Gray Areas of Respiratory Protection After Fire Losses

Why experience, documentation, and judgement matter when guidance falls short
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 27, 2026
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Barry Rice, CSP, shares how restorers can make informed, defensible respiratory protection decisions in post-fire environments where conditions constantly change. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Containment Basics to Prevent Cross Contamination on Restoration Job Sites
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by Signal Restoration

Containment Basics to Prevent Cross-Contamination on Restoration Job Sites

A simple daily checklist helps protect your team, occupants, and your projects integrity
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 20, 2026
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Safety Expert Barry Rice, CSP, explains why daily containment checks including tape, zippers, negative air pressure, and equipment are critical to preventing cross-contamination on restoration job sites. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: The Most Overlooked PPE in Restoration Jobs
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by Signal Restoration

The Most Overlooked PPE in Restoration Jobs

Barry Rice of Signal Restoration shares why safety boots, gloves, and respirators still get missed
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 13, 2026
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Safety starts with the basics, but critical PPE is still getting overlooked on restoration jobsites. Barry Rice, CSP, of Signal Restoration shares why and how simple and consistent safety habits can close that gap. 




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Ask the Expert Q&A: Safety, Leadership & Restoration Excellence
Ask the Expert

Safety, Leadership & Restoration Excellence

Dan Derbes shares How the Navy’s values shape safety, customer care, and innovation for his career in the restoration industry.
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
January 7, 2026
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Dan Derbes of Lightspeed Restoration shares how his Navy service drives a mission-focused approach to home safety, operational excellence, and customer care.




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Mold and Mental Health: The Dual Crisis Facing Indoor Environmental Remediation Teams

Rose Morrison
Rose Morrison
November 20, 2025
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In mold remediation, physical safety often takes the spotlight, but beneath those layers of protection lies another crisis in the mounting psychological toll on the very workers trained to restore safe environments.


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KEEN Utility’s Liberty 90° Heel Work Boot

November 14, 2025
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The Liberty 90° heel adds grip and stability for ladders and soft surfaces.


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The Sound of Restoration: Why Hearing Protection Is Critical on Every Job Site

Restoration pros face dangerous noise levels daily, here’s how to protect your hearing and your team
Barry Rice
Barry Rice
Darren Hudema
November 11, 2025
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From extractors to chainsaws, restoration noise can cause permanent hearing loss, unless safety becomes habit.


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Why Fire Smoke Residue May Be as Dangerous as Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke

New research draws alarming parallels between tobacco smoke and toxic residues from structure fires
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
Briana C. Scott
Briana C. Scott
November 3, 2025
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Emerging science reveals that lingering fire smoke residues may pose health risks similar to thirdhand tobacco smoke.


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Weekly Hands-On How-To: How to Set Up and Operate a Spider Box (Portable Power Distribution Center)
Weekly Hands-on How-To powered by KnowHow

How to Set Up and Operate a Spider Box (Portable Power Distribution Center)

Learn how to power up safely with spider boxes using KnowHow’s step-by-step field guide
The KnowHow Team
October 27, 2025
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Spider boxes simplify temporary power, but without proper setup and testing, they can become a serious safety risk.




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Why Diversifying Your Training Approach is Crucial for Your Restoration Business

Learn how embracing a diversified training approach builds stronger restoration teams and drives long-term business success
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 23, 2025
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Learn how a diversified training strategy empowers restoration teams to lead, adapt and thrive.


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