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Items Tagged with 'environmental hazards'

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Will Asbestos Ever Go Away?

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Barry Rice
January 25, 2023
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The dangerous substance will be around for a long time, so it’s imperative to learn the proper way to handle it.



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Awareness and Effort: Respirator Use in the Restoration Industry, Part 2 of 2

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Barry Rice
May 23, 2022
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“In the first part of this series, I identified the steps to create a respiratory protection program. This second article will cover how to implement and follow your program. Once everything is implemented, you will have an OSHA-compliant program tailored to your company and designed to protect employees from the hazards in the Restoration Industry,” Barry Rice, CSP, writes.


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Respirator Use in the Restoration Industry

Awareness and Effort: Respirator Use in the Restoration Industry, Part 1 of 2

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Barry Rice
March 31, 2022
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In this first article of a two-part series on respiratory hazards and protections, Barry Rice, CSP, shares steps to correctly set up a respiratory protection program. In the second article, next month, he will cover how to implement and follow the program.


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Department of Labor

OSHA Launches Initiative to Protect Midwest Workers From Exposure to Hazardous Substances, Other Health Hazards

November 1, 2021
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To reduce employee exposure to health hazards and encourage companies to make workplace safety and health a priority, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) regional office in Kansas City has established a Regional Emphasis Program targeting OSHA's Top 50 High-Hazard Health Industries.  
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Alliance Environmental Group, LLC. Acquires Thermatech Northwest Inc.

October 14, 2021
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Alliance Environmental Group has more than 100 years of experience as an environmental remediation and indoor air quality (IAQ) services contractor. Thermatech Northwest specializes in hazardous waste removal.
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Natural disasters exposing hazards

Natural Disasters Exposing Hazards: What Contractors Should Know

September 28, 2020
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As of July 2020, there have been 10 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion in the US alone. Depending on the type of natural disaster faced, the remediation and cleanup from these events require specific care in order to maintain safety for those involved. 


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The Intentional Restorer

Silica Sand and the Power of Humility with Mark Whatley

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Jon Isaacson
May 27, 2020
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As restoration contractors pursue their trade, they must be aware of the realities of silica sand and train their teams to understand three things.
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The Importance of Containment in Abrasive Blasting

Brian Waple
March 2, 2020
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Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blasting medias from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed glass) to non-destructive abrasive (e.g., baking soda).


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EPA announces nearly complete ban on asbestos

April 24, 2019
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The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a nearly complete ban on the manufacturing and importing of asbestos.


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Restoration Roundup: Silica Rules, Fentanyl PPE, Mold Assessments, & More | 2.21.19

The latest headlines affecting the restoration industry.
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Michelle Blevins
February 21, 2019
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The Restoration Roundup is a regular feature to help keep you abreast of headlines and news affected the restoration and remediation industry.
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