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Home » Authors » Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

Articles by Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

Electronic air-cleaning tech

An Overview of Photocatalytic Oxidation Technologies for Restoration Professionals

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
Jacob Kooistra
July 28, 2021
One Comment
This article is designed to provide some general information regarding a number of technologies that utilize different wavelengths of light as a sanitizing process under the general heading of photocatalytic oxidation (PCO).
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Masks PPE

Are Masks Really PPE?

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
June 8, 2021
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By now, everyone is either resigned to them or tired of them. The “them” is filtering facepieces, masks, scarves, neck gaiters, respirators, and other face coverings. 


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disinfection CDC pinto
Guest Blog

Is Surface Cleaning Still Necessary in an Effective COVID-19 Control Plan?

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
May 10, 2021
By taking cleaning and disinfection seriously, it helps enable employees and visitors to feel safer while also reinforcing the seriousness with which the organization addresses the health and well-being of all occupants.
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Building bake-out

Building a Bake-Out: Revisiting the Basics of an Effective Chemical Remediation Tool

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
Jacob Kooistra
February 10, 2021
One Comment

Many people in the environmental industry have heard of the terms “sick building syndrome” and “indoor air quality” (IAQ), but substantially fewer understand the concept of “building bake-out”. 


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hvac systems and disinfection

Using HVAC Systems to Help Deal With the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jacob Kooistra
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
Dave Heydinger
January 5, 2021
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Protecting return-to-work individuals who had been restricted from gathering in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, and efforts to reopen public indoor spaces safely have led to a lot of interest in how HVAC systems may be adjusted to reduce the spread of the virus. 


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fire repair chemicals

Restoration Chemistry Part 3: Fire Repair Chemicals

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
December 7, 2020
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Working for a state occupational safety and health program and as a safety and health consultant for over 40 years, I have learned the value of understanding the peculiarities of any chemical being used on the job site.


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mold remediation chemicals

Restoration Chemistry Part 2: Mold Remediation Chemicals

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
October 8, 2020
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For many people, discussions of chemistry are not only confusing; such conversations are actually scary. Too many individuals do not appreciate just how valuable a basic understanding of chemistry can be to their efforts as a cleaning or restoration professional. 


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Restoration Chemistry

Restoration Chemistry: Understanding the Benefits and Pitfalls of Using a Chemical on the Job Site

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
September 1, 2020
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Have you ever stopped to wonder what role chemistry plays in our professional lives as cleaners and restorers? To get a sense, all you have to do is go out to your shop or warehouse and stop in front of the shelf, cabinets, or storage room that has all your miscellaneous bottles, cans, bags and containers of miscellaneous chemicals. 


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asbestos abatement

Asbestos Abatement Techniques Were Key to the Mold Remediation Industry; Now Mold Technology May Return the Favor

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
August 11, 2020
One Comment

Although there are some substantive differences during execution of the work, there is no denying that many of the core concepts integrated into the current standard of care for mold remediation come from the asbestos abatement industry.


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ATE Pinto corona

Ask the Expert: Enhanced Cleaning for Coronavirus

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
March 25, 2020
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IAQ-expert Michael Pinto answers four key questions related to cleaning protocols during the coronavirus outbreak.
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