Hospital Deaths Linked to Pigeon Droppings
Effective infection control is the focus of a recent world wide news story as pigeon droppings have been linked to multiple hospital infections and deaths in Scotland. Regardless of where it occurred this case highlights the importance of facility wide...
Insurance Restoration Specialists, Inc. Welcomes New Partner
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., January 9, 2018-- Insurance Restoration Specialists, Inc. (IRS) is pleased to announce new partner Jonathan Jarema who joins Founder Tim Jarema and Vice President Tom Peter. Jon grew up in the business, and in 2007 began his career...
Indoor Ventilation Hazards
Indoor air quality can be heavily influenced by the presence of bioaerosols in the ventilation system. Bioaerosols can be organic dust, virus, bacteria, and microbes. Common culprits include contaminated ventilation components such as clogged drain pans or...
Healthy Schools: Understanding and Preventing Mold Growth in School Facilities
Mold growth is an expected after-effect following a flood or water damage incident. Any surface exposed to sitting water is ripe for an infestation and should be properly cleaned and disinfected as part of the remediation process. In some cases, however,...
Leading NJ Restoration and Facility Hygiene Firm Brings School up to Speed
When the call to deep clean a school and prepare it for Pre-K occupancy came in, Insurance Restoration Specialists, Inc. (IRS) was able to respond. The school had been unused for several years and it had accumulated a lot of dust and the facility...
School Mold: The Removal and Prevention Process
Mold remediation expert Tom Peter, a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Vice President of Insurance Restorations Specialists, Inc. (IRS) in Monroe, New Jersey, recently spent some time talking with Blog Talk Radio host Ray Pinny about mold in schools....
Healthy Schools: Regular HVAC System Inspections Keep Students and Staff Breathing Easy
By proactively working to keep buildings and their mechanical systems in good working, facility managers can more reliably maintain operations while reducing long-term repair and replacement costs. School facility managers, however, also play a large role...
New Jersey Schools Plagued by Summer Mold Infestations
Look what showed up early for class… Summer mold infestations on the rise around New Jersey MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., -- With much of New Jersey experiencing well-above-average rainfall during the summer, school facilities managers are opening school...
The important FEMA Tips you should know before applying for Disaster Recovery Assistance
When you're facing the aftermath of a property disaster, it can be overwhelming to navigate the process of remediation and rebuilding. When it comes to finding help to pay for emergency repairs, governmental red tape only adds to the frustration. Before...
IRS exhibits at the 20th Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) Conference
Insurance Restoration Specialists, Inc. (IRS), New Jersey’s premiere disaster response and remediation contractor, exhibited at the 20th Annual NJEPA Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. The event brings together professionals from government agencies, first...
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