The Power of Core Values

Patriot recognizes the importance of adopting principles that guide an organization’s internal conduct as well as its relationship with valued clients. Regardless of how large we may become, we can preserve what has always been special about our company.

These core values are the essence of Patriot Environmental Laboratory Services, Inc.:

Integrity: We conduct our business in an honest and ethical manner, while demonstrating mutual respect and trust in others.

Service: We deliver on our promise to all of our customers.

Innovation: We offer smart solutions through experience, creativity, and critical thinking.

Quality: We continuously strive to improve the quality of our services.

Diversity: We embrace the differences and similarities of our team, allowing us to provide the best service to our customers.

Job Site Physical Hazards

Physical hazards at an abatement / remediation project are the most obvious part of job site safety. Physical hazards are observed through sensory interactions with a work environment. Some examples of physical hazards include: Heat, Cold, Radiation, Noise, and Varied General Safety Issues. It is important that each of these job site variables be accounted for in order to keep employees and the general public safe while work is being conducted. These hazards can be influenced by site conditions, work practices, lack of training, improper engineering controls, and misuse of equipment. All of these factors can work together or independently to produce disastrous results.

Here are some ways to avoid potential “Physical Hazards” on a job site:

Staying up to date on current OSHA requirements.

Institute a company IIPP (Injury, Illness, Prevention, Program) or site-specific safety plan.

Delineate work areas with signage or barrier tape.

Conducting daily safety meetings.

Review standard procedures and emergency procedures for the work area.

Use of proper PPE (i.e. hard hats, steel toe boots, gloves, respirators).

Modify work schedules to avoid extreme temperatures or weather conditions.

Take measures to keep a clean work area to avoid slips, trips, and falls.

Pre-plan for hazards before a project begins by taking safety precautions such as “lock-out tag-out”, encouraging proper lifting techniques, or providing training for proper use of scaffolding and ladders.

Meet a Patriot Team Member

Name

Mary Cleghorn

Years of Service

2 years, 9 months

Main Job Responsibilities

Helping customers over the phone, scheduling field work, support of sales and field technicians.

What is the best thing you notice about people?

Their resilience and sense of humor in the face of adversity.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

I studied Mandarin Chinese for 4 years in China.

Mark Your Calendar: Past and Upcoming Events

A couple of weeks ago Patriot decided to attend the San Diego Insurance Adjusters Association (SDIAA) Vendor Night at the Marina Village. We had a great time getting “Groovy” with our colleagues. It was an excellent opportunity for Patriot to showcase their services to the insurance industry. We look forward to their golf tournament on April 30th at the Carlton Oaks Golf Course. To learn more about this great organization visit www.sdiaa.org.

On April 5-7th Patriot was at the Combined Claims Conference in Long Beach. We launched our new and improved Media Kit, a great tool that highlights all of our services. This was our first time exhibiting, and are already looking forward to next year's event.

As a featured exhibitor, Patriot would like to invite you, our valued customer to visit us at the 19th Annual CACM Statewide Expo taking place at the Disneyland Hotel, July 29-30, 2010. This will be our first time exhibiting at one of the best tradeshows in the Community Manager industry. We look forward to this two-day event. For more information, visit www.cacm.org.