As an organization, we have both moral and legal duties that relate to PPE. As presented in a previous Restoring Success column, the foundation of any safety initiative in your company is culture and attitude towards safety.

For anyone who has experienced the unthinkable, 2017 will forever be known for one powerful, yet devastating hashtag: #MeToo. So much so that TIME magazine named the social movement it’s Person of the Year. Seemingly overnight reports of inappropriate behaviors of high-profile celebrities, famous politicians, and influential business owners disgraced their careers while victims found strength through a burgeoning, unified voice.

Registration is now open for the IICRC’s second-annual technical conference, “The Summit at Lone Mountain.” Taking place Aug. 9-11 at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont., The Summit will feature presentations from the leading minds in the world of cleaning, disaster restoration and flooring inspection.

Annissa shares some important things to know when doing a packout and cleaning contents for restoration contractors.

Disaster sites are a natural breeding ground for health and safety concerns, including severe injuries to fingers and hands. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 70 percent of workers who injure their hands were not wearing work gloves during the accident.