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Chemical Spill Prevention — Visit Today to Learn More

Chemical Spill Prevention — Visit Today to Learn More

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 22, 2018

We've all heard the saying "Don't put off to tomorrow that you can do today." It's true in all areas of life, but especially handy to remember when thinking about any equipment leaks. If it's leaking – it's bad. If it's leaking slow now, it's not going to stop – it will get worse. No matter if it's chemical, water, gas or oil – it shouldn […]
Chemical Spills Due to Hose Issues

Chemical Spills Due to Hose Issues

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 22, 2018

Literal wear is what is going to take out your hoses! Rubbing against the gate of a truck as its being wound. Does it bump against your reel just enough to cause enough friction to wear down the covering over time? Can your hose be snagged while driving? If you think you can answer yes to any of these scenarios then you'll likely lose a hose […]
Proper Chemical Protection and Cleaning Are So Important

Proper Chemical Protection and Cleaning Are So Important

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 22, 2018

Safety is free, don't use it sparingly. It's the law to use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) while we are spraying on a job, but it's before the job starts in our trucks and after the job is done that we could always use some extra help remembering ways to stay healthy and safe. Clean equipment after leaks and other forms of contamination. Us […]
Avoiding Slipping Injuries — Learn More Online Today

Avoiding Slipping Injuries — Learn More Online Today

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 24, 2018

It's not about how much equipment you are able to cram onto a truck. It was covered previously how a truck packed too tight can cause injuries. Again, we are going over how basics like layout of equipment on a spray truck can prevent injuries.  Making it so your tech has to climb over the motor to get to other equipment is jus […]
Injury Prevention On The Job — Read More on Our Blog

Injury Prevention On The Job — Read More on Our Blog

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 24, 2018

Prevention: the act of preventing; effectual hindrance. The key to prevention is the word EFFECTUAL. It has an effect, it does something to change the situation. As the boss, it's up to you to be the effectual hindrance in  preventing on the job injuries of your technicians. If what you do has no effect on the way their job is perfo […]
Vehicle Equipment Security Securing Your Backpack, Gas Can, Hose Reel

Vehicle Equipment Security Securing Your Backpack, Gas Can, Hose Reel

Posted by Andrew Greess on Apr 11, 2018

Bungee Cords are an effective way to tie down items in the back of trucks or trailers. But, not when they aren't hooked on to anything, pulling them tight and actually securing the item! In an emergency braking situation or worse yet a collision what would happen to the items in the back of your work trucks? Are they secured properly or jus […]
What are the Safety Risk Seminar Topics?

What are the Safety Risk Seminar Topics?

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 23, 2018

A lot of times people become complacent in their jobs. They assume because they are there every day and there wasn't an issue previously that everything will continue to be fine the next. But that isn't true as we all know and we've got examples to prove it. There are three main types of injuries and safety risks that occur in the pest […]
Preventive Maintenance Is Not An Option

Preventive Maintenance Is Not An Option

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 20, 2015

Harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, long operating hours and less-then-gentle handling by technicians, age and wear eventually will take their toll on equipment. A good preventive maintenance (PM) program will reduce equipment expenses and employee downtime. General guidelines: Consult equipment owner’s manuals, or contact your equipment pr […]