“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.

Insurer provides complimentary smart home kit, premium discount to customers.

Indictment says members of the Bloods used threats of violence against other restoration firms and insurance adjusters. 

The IICRC and its volunteers develop two accredited-industry standards!

We take a deep dive into 2024’s Ladder Award winner Eduard Mirzoian and learn more about his career in the restoration and remediation industry as well as a high-level overview of how he spends his free time.

Discover how Clemson’s head football coach Dabo Swinney leads with integrity, values team-first mentality, and builds a culture of accountability—principles that can transform your business leadership approach and drive long-term success.

With a proven track record in sales and operations, Amanda Stichter is set to lead the digital marketing firm toward continued growth, focusing on innovative strategies in SEO, website design, and lead generation.

The IICRC has announced the election of four director positions for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

First Onsite, a leading disaster recovery provider in North America, has expanded its New England presence by recruiting a seasoned team of restoration professionals. Led by industry veterans Gary Grout and Jason Green, the team brings decades of experience in water, fire, and mold mitigation, enhancing First Onsite's ability to serve clients across Massachusetts and beyond.

RT Specialty’s Hamilton, NJ office has promoted Justin Kochmer, Kelly Jackson, and Joe Fagan to Senior Account Managers, recognizing their contributions to enhancing the insurance experience for clients. Their dedication and leadership are expected to drive further success within the team.

Alpine Cleaning & Restoration Specialists team up with ROC Solid Foundation to build a backyard playset for Adlee Frampton, a brave three-year-old battling Stage 2 Wilms Tumor. This generous act not only brings joy to Adlee but also highlights the powerful impact of community support and the healing power of play during challenging times.

Sasser Restoration, a commercial restoration company, has expanded its operations and opened an office in California’s Inland Empire. Through this expansion, Sasser Restoration aims to provide high-quality restoration services to commercial businesses experiencing water, fire, and mold disasters throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. 

Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based investment firm managing over $2.3 billion in assets, has made a strategic growth investment in Bristol Environmental. This partnership aims to expand Bristol's reach and enhance its environmental remediation and abatement services.

The Electrak 1 HEPA Filtered Duct Cleaning Vacuum is the professional grade tool to get you started in the profitable service of Air Duct Cleaning.

The FLIR MR176 visually guides you to the precise spot that moisture may be hiding for further testing and investigation. 

Designed for general cleaning, applying chemical to floors and walls, as well as dust and debris removal, PREMIRA disposable microfiber removes organic and chemical residue that causes failure to pass final clearance.

Nearly six decades after he dropped out, Ciro Scala went back to City College, earned two degrees and started a workshop program to help first-generation college students navigate some of the same kinds of challenges that sidetracked his hopes for a college degree.

Students to receive OSHA HAZWOPER and Microbial Warrior Certification in one session. 

Lever360 has emerged to deliver innovation by combining the educational prowess of Restoration Technical Institute (RTI) with the comprehensive run-your-business system of iRestore, renowned for its restoration management software.

First Onsite Property Restoration to co-host a Live Burn and Education Seminar!

Learn the critical steps to efficiently restore fire-damaged properties, from safety measures and site inspections to cleaning techniques and odor removal. 

Discover the chemistry of fire cleaning with this in-depth guide. Learn how solvents, chemical reactions and other scientific principles can transform soot-stained surfaces.

While the presidential result might take time, many local offices will be tallied and recorded quickly.

The post With polls closed in Virginia, there are some election results we’ll probably know tonight appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.

From the USCCB – June 4, 2018 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The case involves a Christian baker named Jack Phillips who declined in 2012 to create a custom wedding cake for a same-sex ceremony. State officials sought to compel Phillips to create such cakes under Colorado’s public accommodations law. The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Phillips under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., of Philadelphia, Chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, and Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Chairman of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following joint statement: “Today’s decision confirms that people of faith should not suffer discrimination on account of their deeply held religious beliefs, but instead should be respected by government officials. This extends to creative professionals, such as Jack Phillips, who seek to serve the Lord in every aspect of their daily lives. In a pluralistic society like ours, true tolerance allows people with different viewpoints to be free to live out their beliefs, even if those beliefs are unpopular with the government.” The USCCB filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Masterpiece Cakeshop, which can be found here: http://www.usccb.org/about/general-counsel/amicus-briefs/upload/16-111-tsac-USCCB.pdf.        

  The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference applauds the Supreme Court’s decisions in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James Catholic School v. Biel. In both cases, the Court reaffirmed the religious liberties guaranteed in the United States’ Constitution. “These are incredibly important rulings for so many groups across the country,” said Eric Failing, the Executive Director of the PCC. “They take a big stand for religious liberty as a First Amendment freedom, which is continually being threatened. We are happy the Court has clearly recognized the importance of religious liberty to our nation.”

Professor Pearlie Koh and Professor Tan Hwee Hoon The law on Directors’ duties is an important part of corporate governance. It is therefore unsurprising that a large part of existing research focuses on understanding what the law requires and how it applies in different situations. Such research is however largely reactive. Taking a fresh perspective, SMU Associate Professor of Law Pearlie Koh and SMU Assoc Prof of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Tan Hwee Hoon collaborated in a multi-disciplinary research which examined how company directors in Singapore understand the law as it applies to them, the gaps in awareness, and whether the laws and regulations work as envisaged. In this podcast, they discussed the details of this study, which is expected to form a valuable basis for further research in the future.

Assistant Prof Liang Hao – Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR in short, is an evolving business practice that incorporates sustainable development or ‘doing good’ into a company's business model. In today's socially conscious environment, customers and employees place a premium on spending their money with or working for businesses that prioritise CSR. As such, socially responsible companies can cultivate positive brand recognition, increase customer loyalty, and attract top-tier employees. Taking a fresh approach on CSR research, Assistant Professor of Finance and DBS Sustainability Fellow LIANG Hao from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, has written two award-winning papers that studied how a firms’ CSR behaviour can influence that of its suppliers as well as its peer firms. In this podcast, he shares the findings and implications of these studies.

Global warming and climate change have created an unprecedented global interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially in energy production. Biomass, or organic matter, which is a renewable energy source that can replace fossil fuels in energy production is gaining popularity. Consequently, commercialising agricultural residues as biomass is gaining momentum in many countries. In a pioneering study, Onur Boyabatli, Associate Professor of Operations Management and DBS Sustainability Fellow at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business, together with Assistant Professor of Operations Management Buket Avci, and PhD student Li Bin, studied the economic and environmental implications of biomass commercialisation in agricultural processing industries. In this podcast, Associate Professor Boyabatli shares his insights into this trending subject and the policy implications of their research findings.

11/14/2024 - 6:30 PM - Venue: National Guard Armory

11/13/2024 - 10:00 AM - Venue: Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

The 19 July 2023 landslide at Irshalwadi in Khalipur, in western India, which has killed at least 16 people.

An update on the 19 July 2023 Irshalwadi landslide in India and the 20 July 2023 debris flow at Ungar in Bhutan

A new paper presents the first clear evidence that the relationship between fog levels and vegetation status is measurable using remote sensing. The discovery opens up the potential to easily and rapidly assess fog's impact on ecological health across large land masses -- as compared to painstaking ground-level observation.

The post Hydrologists show environmental damage from fog reduction is observable from outer space appeared first on GeoSpace.

Seismic studies assess the stresses and health of iconic rock structures.

The post Utah’s arches continue to whisper their secrets appeared first on GeoSpace.

More than 19,000 people attended the events, which were held simultaneously at McCormick Place in Chicago Nov. 3-6. The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association say they will again co-locate these events in 2015.

Dairy companies and students were honored for innovation and new products.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and NürnbergMesse today announced that registration and housing are now open...

The deal, announced for an undisclosed sum, will see PepsiCo "further deliver" on its "vision to offer consumers more positive nutritious options." BFY's product portfolio includes PopCorners brand Flex Protein Crisps and Flourish Veggie Crisps. 

ecoCombo™ compliments Rohrer’s ezCombo™ program and offers a new way for retail brands to make sustainable packaging choices in their blister packaging.

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, measuring and controlling moisture content is critical to ensure product safety, quality and efficient production since the amount of moisture in deliverables can have diverse effects when converting feedstock into products such as tablets, capsules, gel or liquid-based products.

Collaboration includes sharing knowledge on packaging technologies to reduce the environmental burden.

MULTIVAC has developed the DP 245, a new, highly innovative direct web printer for the X-line series of traysealers.

In this article, Nathan Pajka of Metsӓ Board Americas makes the case that choosing the right secondary packaging can dramatically diminish the greenhouse gas emissions associated with pharmaceutical products.

The 500 ml D-PAK™ carton is made with paperboard from responsibly managed forests and is fully recyclable, as well as carbon neutral.

ANALYTICA, a behavioral sciences-based company in Edinburgh, as launched the first service that optimizes packaging using consumer psychology and neuroscience-led customer tests.

Dropps, a direct-to-consumer challenger brand, is now marked by the introduction of an updated brand identity that emphasizes powerful cleaning from nature. 

Comprehensive playbooks on recyclability, reuse and compostability offer roadmap for sustainable plastic management.

Bubble cushioning, inflatable air pillows and bubble mailers supplied by Sealed Air all include recycled content.