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Home » Authors » Michelle Blevins

Articles by Michelle Blevins

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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couldn't pay me to

Restoration Work: Answering the #YouCouldntPayMeTo Call

How would you fill in the blank?
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 20, 2016
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The "yes sir" mentality doesn't always have to apply.


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13 Future Trends

13 Future Trends in the Restoration Industry

National Credentials, struggling franchises, bureaucracy, & more
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
January 9, 2016
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Think back through 2015. Can you think of any changes in the restoration and remediation industry? 


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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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business trip

10 Practical Tips to Make Traveling for Business {by land or air} a Walk in the Park

2016 restoration conferences await!
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 4, 2016
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Traveling can be a wonderful perk to any job if you learn how to simplify the process, and enjoy every trip even if it’s just for business.
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Innovations in Restoration: Laser Cleaning

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
December 1, 2015
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Media blasting is a popular technique very effectively used to blast away stains from soot, mold, and Mother Nature.


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Fairness vs. Accountability: What do Millennials REALLY Want?

Taking to task the assumption millennials don't understand life is not always fair
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 25, 2015
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Leaders listen up – accountability starts with you. You cannot expect your employees to follow through, get things done, show up on time, act a certain way, etc., if you don’t first pave the way by example. 


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My Five Sons: A Case Study in Family Business & Training

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 9, 2015
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When I first heard about Baxter Construction in Yakima, Wash., I knew there had to be a story there to tell. The successful restoration company is run by Brice Baxter, but if his sons have anything to say about it, he’ll be passing on the reins sooner than later.


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How far do YOU go for Customer Satisfaction?

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 9, 2015
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Last month, my husband ordered something from a company that sells through Amazon.com. Not only did the company offer free shipping on the minimal $6 purchase, our item arrived in a few short days.


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Crime Scene Restoration: Responding when Chaos Ensues

Cleaning up after the Ferguson Riots
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 6, 2015
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On Aug. 9, 2014, Ferguson, Missouri found its place on the map – not by choice.


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