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Thinking About Safety

Freedom from danger is an impressive goal for a company to employ, but to bring that goal to reality requires considerable effort: planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about safety. Thinking through and applying safety and health programs have proven to be an effective method of identifying and correcting existing workplace safety and health hazards.

Questions to Thinking About Regarding Safety:

  • Are you using the appropriate personal protective equipment for the job?
  • Can you identify the potential hazards in the workplace that you and/or your co-workers are exposed to daily?
  • What is your plan to avoid injury on the job and the first aid procedures to be used in the event of an injury?
  • Are you educated, trained, and experienced to perform your job safely?
  • Are personnel experienced and educated to handle or use chemicals or other harmful substances in a safe manner?
  • Do you have a plan in place in case of an emergency to make sure all personnel are familiar with proper emergency procedures?
  • Are you familiar with regulations applicable to your work environment and how to maintain compliance with these regulations?

Think About the Equipment and Machinery Operated at Your Company:

  • Only employees qualified by training may operate equipment and machinery.
  • The use of any machine, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance or is in need of repair is prohibited.
  • Machines, tools, material, or equipment must either be identified as unsafe by locking and tagging the controls so that they are inoperable, or physically removed from the job-site.
  • Only authorized, competent personal are permitted to perform repairs.

Think About Hazard Evaluations:

Compliant safety programs must provide frequent and regular inspections of the materials, operating procedures, personal protective equipment, job-site conditions, emergency procedures, safe work practices, hazard communication program (including MSDS sheets), and equipment.

To reduce the occurrence of job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety; think about the safe way to perform a task or project. Develop a compliant safety and health program, planned safety inspections, and proper training. The lack of adequate safety and health programs, hazard evaluations, and training are violations of the OSHA standards and show lack of attention to safety.

These guidelines do not supersede local, state, or federal regulations and must not be construed as a substitute for, or legal interpretation of, any OSHA regulations.

For more information, contact KC Restoration today!

 

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All About Hot Pressure Washing

Maintaining the exterior of a building can pay off in more way than one. With regular maintenance, thorough cleaning and strategic repairs, you can add years to the life of your building, keep tenants happy and prevent more costly damage. Attract current and potential tenants with a hot pressure washing program.

Whether it’s your building’s walls, the sidewalk out front or the parking area, you’re competing with a number of environmental factors to present a clean, professional building. Oil, mold, pollution, dirt, gum, spray paint and efflorescence can all make your building look dirty or old.

Hot pressure washers work by using water heated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and a pump which forces the water through a constrictor nozzle. Hot water pressure washers have the ability to produce steam which is ideal to get surfaces spotless to the point where they’re germ free. How? The hotter the temperature, the lower the surface tension of water. Hot water contains fast moving, or excited, particles. This means the molecules spread apart, making it easier to expand and then loosen a stain, cut through grease and effectively kill bacteria and microorganisms.

Hot pressure washing is gentler than physically scrubbing the building surface, so materials like wood, brick, and paint experience less wear when they are cleaned. For this reason, you’ll be able to go longer without having to repair or resurface the building exterior.

Hot pressure washing on a regular basis is will keep your exteriors clean, healthy and maintain a professional image. By removing mold, algae and dirt, hot power washing also allows your building to last as long as possible. Hot power washing prevents the elements that lead to rot, deterioration and other damage that would require expensive repairs.

For more information about hot pressure washing, contact KC Restoration.  KC Restoration is a contractor Kansas City property and facility managers trust with all their stone, metal and wood projects.

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Caring for Your Stone Floors: The Do’s and Don’ts

 

The natural stone you have in your home, office, or commercial building is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will help preserve your stone’s beauty for generations to come.  When discussing care and cleaning procedures with your maintenance staff, there are recommended do’s
and don’ts that should always be followed.

The Do’s

  • Do dust mop floors frequently.
  • Do clean surfaces with mild detergent or stone soap.
  • Do thoroughly rinse and dry the surface with clean, clear water after washing.
  • Do blot up spills immediately.
  • Do protect floor surfaces with non-slip mats or area rugs.

The Dont’s

  • Don’t use vinegar, lemon juice, or other cleaners containing acids on marble, limestone, travertine, or onyx
    surfaces.
  • Don’t use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners, or tub & tile cleaners.
  • Don’t use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers.
  • Don’t mix bleach and ammonia; this combination creates a toxic and lethal gas.
  • Don’t ever mix chemicals together unless directions specifically instruct you to do so.
  • Don’t use vacuum cleaners that are worn. The metal or plastic attachments or the wheels may scratch the
    stone’s surface.

These are just a few tips for cleaning.  For more information on how to maintain or restore the natural stone in your building, contact KC Restoration today!

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KCR’s Popular Box Drop & Pick-Up for Children’s Mercy is Back and We Moved!

Did you know that this is the time of year when Children’s Mercy Hospital needs our help the most?  The amount of donations often declines in October and November as a result of most donors and organizations waiting until the holiday season to donate much needed supplies for children.
KC Restoration is once again helping our customers donate and give back by dropping off boxes to buildings, picking them up and delivering them directly to the hospital.  If you would like to participate in this easy and benevolent program, please contact Sara Buchholz at sara@kcrestoration.com. A KCR team member will bring a labeled box to your office and pick it up for delivery when it is full. All donations will be picked up by October 30th.
Help us help our children! For a current list of the hospital’s most needed items, click here!
WE MOVED!
KCR has moved to a new location due to our recent growth! We are now located in a larger office and shop space near 119th and I-35 to serve your needs better.
Our new address is:
1465 N. Winchester St.
Olathe, KS 66061.
Visitors are always welcome to come check out our new facility and we hope to see you soon!

Contact Us

KC Restoration, LLC
1465 N. Winchester St., Olathe, KS 66061
913-766-2200