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As the summer heat approaches se need to be aware of the affects the temperature has on our bodies as well as the technicians working on...

Many of the most common accidents that occur when we use a portable step ladder can be avoided by observing the following tips:...

[Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] Portable step ladders can be invaluable when it comes to getting the job done quickly. But as...

[Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] We’ve held several toolbox talks about the proper selection and use of various types of...

[Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] I think we will all agree that a damaged ladder is an unsafe ladder. And many portable...

I got upset, I got angry, and it caused me not to act rational. Amygdala hijack takes place when the structure triggers the ...

[Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] OSHA safety standards require that we inspect our portable ladders before we first use them...

Using Portable Ladders [Reference 1910 Subpart D / 1926 Subpart X] Here are some tips to help you avoid falling while using portable...

A ladder is a ladder is a ladder . . . right? Actually, nothing could be farther from the truth, especially when it comes to portable...

Common Hazards and Descriptions Below is a list of the common hazards associated with a project. As the JSA's are integrated into our...

What is a JSA? Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a safety tool that can be used to define and control hazards associated with a certain...

Building materials used in any structure of any age may contain asbestos. The material that may contain asbestos is harmless when used...

One book I keep going back to is Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, I would recommend putting this on your wish list if you have...

Those of you who have been around remember Communication is Key!!! To understand communication, we must first know what it is simple...

As we enter the end of year stretch it is the time of year, we need to focus on many things simultaneously. Collections: as the year...

Ethical Adversary Some situations place the expert in an adversarial position with another entity. For instance, as indicated in the...

Provide (or “Be”) an Ethics Mentor It can be of great value to identify a particularly levelheaded individual(s) within the company that...

ETHICS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS One of the most important – and most difficult – tasks for the restoration contractor is to establish a...

ETHICS IN RESTORATION There are occasions when the restorative drying leader faces ethical dilemmas, and frankly, it would be...

I wanted to revisit the Commandments emails which I sent out months ago. You have read the 10 Commandments and now are the lost 5. (if...