Every year there are complaints to OSHA regarding respiratory protection standard, recordkeeping of workplace related illnesses and fatalities, and reporting to OSHA of work-related hospitalizations and fatalities. The respiratory protection violations are mostly for lack of medical evaluation of workers prior to use of a respirator, annual fit testing of employees with respirators, and training …
Property managers and building owners with properties leased by the General Services Administration (GSA) rely on RPF Environmental for their comprehensive water testing needs. The safety and quality of water in your building is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment. The GSA is responsible for creating a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, and …
Ensuring Safe Water Quality in GSA-Managed Buildings Read More »
The construction industry is a high-risk industry with a lot of hazards. These can cause accidents, injuries, and fatalities especially when inexperienced employees perform dangerous tasks that they are not properly trained in. OSHA requires employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees which includes employee training to protect their workers …
Ensuring Construction Safety: Types of Safety Training Programs for Construction Workers Read More »
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that can be used in the construction industry include: Failure to use PPE, especially in the construction industry where there is a high prevalence of injuries and accidents can increase the risk of fatalities. There are a lot of physical, chemical, mechanical, and ergonomic hazards in construction sites that make workers …
What should you do to determine the best PPE for the job when working in hazardous environments? Choosing PPE based on the conditions in the work environment and hazards present in the workplace along with compliance requirements are among the first steps in selecting the right PPE. Some may only need minimal protective measures but …
Health and safety training in construction significantly reduces accidents and fatalities as well as boosts productivity, prevents lawsuits and liabilities, cuts unnecessary costs, and ensures your company’s success.There are numerous hazards that heavy equipment operators and other construction workers are exposed to every day. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics has recorded …
Prevent heavy equipment accidents and fatalities involving construction operators, employees working around heavy equipment, and pedestrians through these safe work practices. With numerous hazards in construction sites, improper heavy equipment operation can cause accidents and deaths that can lead to costly OSHA violations, project delays, and worker compensations. By following these top heavy construction equipment …
Are you seeing stains and discolorations in your ceiling, walls, and other surfaces in your home or building and want to know if you should be concerned about mold growth? Water and mold damage are both big problems that you need to address immediately to prevent further damage to your property. Water damage causes mold …
Water Damage vs. Mold: How to Tell if You Are Dealing With Water Damage or Mold Read More »
Can roof leaks and ceiling water damage cause mold growth? How do you know if mold is growing on your ceiling? Learn how to identify and remove ceiling mold to prevent costly damage to your property here. Roof leaks cause water damage which can result in more serious problems when mold, especially hidden mold, starts …
Roof Leaks, Ceiling Water Damage, & Mold Growth: Causes, Signs, & Removal Read More »
There are states that require regular apartment or rental property inspections. But, property managers and landlords including apartment complex owners and even potential renters can schedule inspections when necessary. This is to spot problems that might lead to major issues such as water damage that can lead to mold growth or asbestos and lead contamination …
Do you suspect your home or building to contain lead paint and are planning to remove it yourself? Here are helpful things you need to know to safely remove lead paint and avoid further exposure. Lead paint is among the common problems that homeowners face especially if the house is old (built before 1978). So …
Best Lead Paint Removal Tips for Homeowners: How to Remove Lead Paint Safely Read More »
Whether you are buying an old house or want to make sure that you and your family are safe from the harmful effects of toxic lead exposure, this guide will help you. Lead, especially lead-based paint, is common in houses built before 1978. It is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious health complications with …
10827 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60643
11899 Leigh Court Frankfort,
IL 60423
