When Can Employees Return to Work During Restoration?

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

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When Will Employees Be Able To Return to Work During Restoration?

Once the flood waters have receded, most people want to return to their businesses. They want to rebuild as soon as possible. As a business owner, you recognize the need to stay away for a while, but the more time you are out of the office, the more money you could potentially lose. In addition to losing money yourself, your employees can have a dent put in their wallets. The question most people have is when they can return to work. Do you have to wait until the building is completely restored or can your employees be present through the flood cleanup?

1. Black Water Removal

Standing water becomes the perfect environment for bacteria and mold growth. If the floodwaters caused any sewer backup, the cleanup is first on the to-do list. No one can come into the building until this is completed. The exception is if they have the proper equipment and are a part of the cleanup crew. A professional restoration company should handle black water.

2. Demolition and Disinfection

Once the specialist removes the water, you can use his or her help to figure out what can be saved and what needs to be thrown out. Often you need to remove drywall, carpeting and other porous materials before you can start to rebuild. These materials are difficult to clean and can be destroyed by black water. Your employees should not be present until after this process is completed. Once the demolition is done and everything has been disinfected, you can begin to think about returning to the regular workday.

3. Return to Work

Once everything has been cleaned, your employees can return while you are rebuilding. You can use air filtration devices to help the air quality while the restoration company does its job. Once you are in the rebuilding process, as long as there is no dangerous construction going on, your employees should be safe.

During a flood cleanup, it can be difficult to allow your employees to return to work right away in your Englewood, FL, business.