Tips for Worker Safety During Cleanup and Recovery

Assuring the safety and security of workers in the aftermath of any disaster requires planning and consideration of several issues. These operations can be very hazardous to workers. Depending on the type of disaster, these salvage cleanup and recovery operations can...

Overview of Electrical Hazards

Virgil Casini, B. S. Electricity is a ubiquitous energy agent to which many workers in different occupations and industries are exposed daily in the performance of their duties. Many workers know that the principal danger from electricity is that of electrocution, but...

NIOSH Warns of Hazards of Flood Cleanup Work

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) warns flood workers that when the seemingly endless rain tapers off and the flood waters recede, they will continue to face a number of hazards associated with cleanup activities. “Unfortunately...

Hurricane and Storm Season

Electro-Mechanical Recertifiers recommends the following actions to minimize damage to your elevator during a hurricane or any storm where flooding is likely to occur: Take the elevator to the top floor and turn elevator off with door closed. Turn off mainline...

Home Winterization

Now that the heating season is here it is important that home owners protect their investments from accidental fire, water damage, freezing and other perils caused by the cold weather events. This time of year requires a little extra thought to the maintenance of...