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September 15, 2026

ISEA Releases Updated Head Protection Standard to Support Modern Jobsite Safety Programs

September 15, 2026 9:15 am

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) today announced the release of ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, the updated American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).  As jobsite risks evolve, more employers are reevaluating head protection and adopting solutions that go beyond minimum requirements to help reduce serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries.  “This isn’t a routine update — it’s the roadmap for an industry transformation,” said Cam Mackey, President & CEO of ISEA. “With head injuries accounting for nearly 700 worker fatalities in the last year, and major employers now mandating enhanced protection,

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2026 Unsung Heroes Award Winners

September 15, 2026 9:04 am

Celebrating the industry’s best and brightest who often fly under the radar but embody the integrity, service, and work ethic of restorers. Every year, choosing our Unsung Heroes gets a little harder. Not because we’re short on nominees, but because we’re never short on people in this industry who show up, do the hard thing, and never once ask for credit. This year’s three winners didn’t set out to be recognized. That’s sort of the point. For many, work is slow, there have been layoffs, margins are tight, and jobs are harder to close.

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Getting Paid: How AI Is Changing Restoration Collections

September 15, 2026 8:40 am

Getting the work done is only half the battle—getting paid for it is another. In this episode of Restoration Today, Carlos Ramirez, Doug Weatherman, and Max Pena, from JSTFYD, dive into one of restoration’s biggest pain points: the gap between what contractors document and what carriers actually pay. They discuss: How AI is being used on both sides of the claims process How restoration companies can fight back against denials and carrier tactics How automating collections can improve efficiency, profitability, and even EBITDA ..and MORE! Transcription Michelle Blevins: [00:00:00] So does the Restoration Today

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AI Gets the Headlines. Your Team Builds the Value.

September 15, 2026 7:16 am

AI and technology may be dominating the restoration conversation, but when it comes to building a valuable, sustainable company, people still matter most. Join Michelle and JT Kraai, of Exit Strategies 360, in episode 3 of the Mini Motivation series and explore why strong leadership, team stability, employee tenure, and frontline training can have a greater impact on company value than simply having the latest technology. While AI can be a powerful tool, successful companies know how to use technology to support their people—not replace them.

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Strong Organizations Need More Than Strong Processes

September 15, 2026 7:00 am

In restoration, operational discipline matters. But so do belonging, coaching, growth, and trust. The strongest organizations are built when leaders stop treating people and performance as separate priorities. In restoration, weak systems and weak leadership rarely stay hidden for long. The pace is too fast, the stakes are too high, and too many people depend on one another for the work to move smoothly. A single unclear hand-off can affect documentation, estimating, customer communication, job progress, and ultimately the financial outcome of a project. That environment has shaped how I think about organizational leadership.

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