During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are specific strategies and protocols that need to be followed when it comes to shop, factory, and facility maintenance. Utilizing reliable guidance and implementing suitable protocols is vital in regard to maintenance efforts in order to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers and others in a shop, factory,…
Walls, framing and structural components that become damaged in a severe water event can be both frightening and dangerous. To prevent permanent primary and secondary water damage from occurring, occupants of an affected structure need to reach out for help as soon as possible. This is especially true when dealing with structures involving wooden framing…
When it comes to water damage, flooring can be highly susceptible in multiple ways. Whether hardwood, vinyl or carpet, a remediation expert will need to construct a plan to remediate water damaged flooring based on the surfaces affected, the amount of time elapsed and the severity of the event, for a full and complete restoration…
Being stuck in an environment where humidity levels are high can be uncomfortable, to say the least. Unfortunately, when it comes to water loss events that require significant cleanup, an increase in humidity is often yet another unwelcome side effect of the already challenging situation at hand. Because of this fact, it is important that…
A naloxone kit is emergency gear that includes the drug of the same name. Naloxone is used to block the effects of opioids like heroin and fentanyl. In most kits, naloxone is in the form of an injectable medication. The drug is also available in the form of a nasal spray. Naloxone is administered when…
Fentanyl has become a major factor in the opioid crisis in California and across the United States. Fentanyl overdoses occur at an alarming rate every day in the United States. A protocol for saving the life of a person who has overdosed on fentanyl is SAVE ME. Fentanyl is a drug intended for use as…
In many instances, a question may exist as to whether or not a particular site is contaminated with meth or fentanyl. In some cases, the fact that a meth lab or a fentanyl pill “factory” was operated at a property is obvious. However, in many other situations, determining whether or not a site is contaminated…
It goes without saying that water damage to a home or structure can be devastating. Nevertheless, there are methods that remediation professionals use to determine the fastest, most efficient and most cost-effective way to be of service to those who need it most. By observing the standards and regulations of class of loss, remediation companies…
When water damage occurs, it is important to be able to distinguish between a situation that could prove perilous and one that could be easily remediated with minimal disruption to the structural environment. Ultimately, the goal of any water remediation procedure is to restore a structure’s environment back to its original condition in a time-saving,…
Carfentanil is the latest opioid threat endangering the lives of people in California and from coast to coast across the United States. In recent months, carfentinal has been the drug underlying cause of an ever-increasing opioid overdoses, including fatal ones. As a result of the current rise in use, abuse, and overdose of carfentinal, we…
Oftentimes, a meth decontamination company is the second professional responder to a site believed to be contaminated by methamphetamine. In many instances, law enforcement, the local health department, and even a HAZMAT team will have been at the location, particularly if the site was the location of a meth lab. There are specific safety protocols…
One of the most common ways in which fentanyl is delivered to a patient is via a patch. Technically, the patch is what is called a transdermal delivery system for a medication like fentanyl. In recent months, fentanyl has captured a growing amount of media and public attention because of its role in the opioid…
Naloxone is a medication designed to block or reverse the effects of an opioid drug like morphine, heroin, or fentanyl. Naloxone is administered in the event of a suspected overdose of an opioid drug. Naloxone can begin to take effect in a matter of minutes. With that said, multiple doses of Naloxone may be needed…
When a home or business has suffered some type of water damage it may be a good idea to consider direct heat application in order to rapidly dry things out in an attempt to preserve as much as possible. The thing that you must remember is that this type of drying method must be done…
Flooding, a burst pipe, or leaking appliances are just a few causes of water soaked carpet. It is important to extract the water from the carpet and padding as quickly as possible to prevent mold, mildew, and damage from occurring. Failure to act swiftly can cause further damage to the home. While a homeowner, landlord,…
Has your home or commercial building been damaged due to water loss? Then you may require a water loss inspection. Inspections are the first step towards cleaning up the water loss. Inspections are among the most important, if not the most important, aspects of a drying job. Commercial Inspections While it is essential to have…
Air movers are one of the best tools in the industry for homeowners and business owners that help with water damage. Air movers are the tool that provides directional and focused air circulation in any location. They are used to help dry out areas and surfaces that were affected by spills, broken pipes, flooding, or…
One of the most important things you can do after you’ve received significant water damage to your home or business is secure the structure. The exact manner in which you should go about doing so will largely be determined by the nature of the damage itself. You will also secure the structure according to the…
Warehouses and distribution centers generally have continued their business apace during the COVID-19 pandemic. These facilities have had to comply with state and local requirements associated with the number of workers at a business at any one time, with stay at home orders, and so forth. Some warehouses and distribution centers are attached to what…
Not long after the first of the year in 2020, life in California and across the United States changed dramatically for people on many levels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These alterations in the way we all live our lives include the manner in which manufacturing companies conduct their business. The operation of…
Dealing with a property contaminated by meth is a truly challenging and dangerous task. Before the actual process of meth decontamination can commence, the location of the problem must be properly secured. There are a number of issues that come into play when it comes to understanding how to appropriately secure a meth contamination site. …
Accidents of all types can happen in a workplace. These include incidents in which human feces can end up contaminating the floor or some other area at a business or some other location where people work and the public access. There are important issues to bear in mind when human feces contamination occurs and the…
Insulation has come a long way since its earliest know applications, in which Egyptians used mud and straw to keep the desert heat out of their homes. Nevertheless, people are still highly dependent on these cost-saving and comfort-inducing construction materials. The only difference is that there are now dozens of different kinds of weatherization materials. …
Meth labs are highly dangerous. The hazards associated with meth labs exist not only when they are in operation but because of the contamination that follows their existence. In other words, the site of a meth lab (and even the surrounding environs) can be highly hazardous to third parties after a meth cook finishes using…
Meth is a highly addictive drug. Each year thousands of people become addicted to meth, and oftentimes quickly so. In addition to meth users being exposed to the dangers of the drug, innocent third parties can also be exposed to the hazards of methamphetamine. This particularly is the case when a person unknowingly is exposed…
Issues arising from so-called domestic disputes end up exhibited as workplace violence in an alarming number of instances. Sadly, domestic violence continues to invade the workplace, resulting in violence that causes significant and even fatal injuries. These injuries include not only individuals directly involved in a domestic dispute but also other innocent workers. There are…
Because methamphetamine began to garner international headlines during the past 30 years and because the drug was the focus of one of the more popular television programs in the past 20 years, many people conclude that meth is a drug of fairly new origin. In fact, amphetamine and methamphetamine are drugs that have a long…
Stalking affects millions of women and men across the United States at any given point in time, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This includes many situations in which stalking devolves into some form of workplace violence. Any working person needs to have a general understanding of stalking and workplace violence.…
Bullying in all its forms, including cyberbullying, is a significant problem among elementary, middle, and high school students: 31.6 percent of students are bullied online and in school 11.5 percent of students are bullied at school only 10.5 percent of students are bullied online only 4.3 percent of students report no experience with bullying The…
Mass shootings in the United States were ubiquitous occurrences in 2019. There were more mass shootings across the country in 2019 than there were days in the year. A total of 417 mass shootings occurred in the United States during the course of 2019. A considerable percentage of these shootings took place in the workplace,…
Workplace violence is a significant issue across the United States. The U.S. Justice Department reports that an astonishing 2 million people are victims of workplace violence every year. Moreover, approximately 1,000 people are killed as a result of workplace violence annually. Due to these alarming statistics, and the very real people who exist behind these…
Bullying is a significant problem in schools across California and throughout the United States. A grim reality in the 21st century is that student suicides oftentimes are connected to bullying. There are a variety of crucial facts and factors that teachers, administrators, and other school personnel must understand when it comes to bullying and suicide.…
Nine-year-old girls in fourth grade should be enjoying time with their families, playing with friends, going to school. Sadly, the life of McKenzie Adams took a tragically different route during the holiday season in 2018. The Alabama girl took her own life by hanging herself in her grandmother’s home. In the aftermath of her suicide,…
Meth remains one of the most widely used illegal drugs in California, across the United States, and around the world. Highly addictive, meth can result in some highly serious physical, mental, and emotional consequences. In the final analysis, people need to have a clear understanding of the dangers of meth use and addiction. The Meth…
It can be alarming and disheartening to discover that your home or property has been overrun with rodents. Fortunately, you have many options when it comes to controlling rodent populations. One way you can battle a large rodent infestation is to place bait stations in or around your property. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
No home or business owner wants to deal with rodents. If you notice signs of a rat or mouse infestation, you must take steps to remove and clean up after your unwanted guests. Rodent urine and droppings can contaminate living spaces, making them unsafe for human inhabitants. Rats are capable of spreading a long list…
Rodenticides are poisons that are used to kill rodents. In the state of California, rodenticides must be placed in tamper-proof bait stations. Rodenticides may be classified as anticoagulants (those that cause internal bleeding) or non-anticoagulants. Let’s go over the basic types of rodenticides. These toxic substances are some of the most extreme measures used against…
Bullying is when someone intentionally causes another person harm or injury. Bullying behaviors tend to be repetitive. If it seems as though bullying-related suicides are becoming more prevalent, that’s because they are. Children who reported being bullied or were reportedly bullying others are at risk for developing suicidal tendencies. However, the relationship between suicide and…
According to the National Safety Council, millions of Americans become victims of workplace violence each year. This has left many employers wondering how they would handle workplace violence within their organizations. According to researchers, incidents of workplace violence are on the rise in America. Workplace homicides currently make up the fastest-growing category of murders. Each…
Manufacturing enterprises need to maintain a sharp focus on keeping their workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the heart of keeping manufacturing workers safe during the health crisis is the implementation of a multifaceted strategy: Reconfiguration of the physical plant Worker directives Personal protective equipment Although this article focusses on personal protective equipment or…
As manufacturing plants and similar types of enterprises reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as these types of enterprises move towards expanding their operations after stay at home periods, certain hazard management principles and practices need to be considered. The U.S. Office of Safety and Health Administration has developed a set of considerations and recommendations…
Manufacturing plants and fulfillment centers of different types have faced tremendous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact is that these challenges aren’t going to vanish suddenly. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has established guidance for the reopening and ongoing operation of manufacturing plants and fulfillment centers. The CDC developed this comprehensive…
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the suspension of operations of many different types of businesses. Beyond that, the pandemic also required businesses that remained open to restructure the way they operated in order to enhance the overall safety, health, and wellbeing of workers and others. As efforts are made to reopen the economy, businesses of all…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the way food trucks and restaurants operate. If you own or operate a restaurant or food truck in Los Angles County, California, it is essential that you follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) and the Los Angeles Health Department’s COVID-19 protocols. Safety protocols…
The coronavirus is a novel respiratory illness. It is suspected to have originated in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Since early 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have worked tirelessly to establish protocols to prevent an overwhelming surge of nationwide COVID-19 cases. While experts have alleged that the coronavirus originated in animals, the disease…
Amid the most recent infectious disease outbreak, employers have had to reassess their workplace illness prevention protocols. Hand-washing has always been one of the most practical and effective safety measures. How do you know if your employees are in compliance with the CDC’s hand-washing standards? At Eco Bear, we can help you establish effective hand-washing…
Right now, many people are living in homes or working at businesses that have residual meth contamination at the premises. For example, a family may be living in a home at which prior residents smoked meth while they occupied the property. The reality is that contamination can persist in a property not only where meth…
Meth contamination cleanup is a complicated and potentially dangerous process. The reality is that when a property is contaminated with meth, professional assistance is a must. A home or business owner lacks the background, skillset, equipment (including personal protective equipment or PPE), and the decontamination agents necessary to remediate a meth contaminated property. There are…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted commerce merchants of all types, including ecommerce clothing retailers, in a number of different ways. Many people immediately conclude that ecommerce clothing retailers have benefited on some level because of the coronavirus pandemic. While it is true that people are buying clothing online, including people that had not used virtual…
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life in Southern California, across the country, and around the world in many different ways. This includes the way in which the manufacturing and production of products are undertaken. Manufacturers need to make certain modifications to their production strategies in order to safely and efficiently operate during the coronavirus era. …
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