SOURCE: McCoy Workplace Solutions
\nHOUSTON, Sep 18, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hurricane Ike wrought wind and water damage to thousands of offices and businesses as well as homes in the Houston-Galveston area both before and after it hit landfall on Saturday, Sept. 13. Houston-based McCoy Workplace Solutions is providing business owners and managers with useful tips for evaluating workplaces and determining if any office furniture that sustained rain or flood damage is salvageable. When followed, these tips may be helpful in averting complete losses.<\/p>\n
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1. Handle \"First Things First\"\n-- Be safe - make certain that there is no debris that can cause\nfalls or other injuries as employees or managers survey for damage.\n-- Be sure to turn off the power to any workstations. The steel\nframes can conduct electricity if the unit is damaged.\n-- Investigate the source of the damage.\n-- Water damage from rain can more easily be dried and refinished\nthan products that have been in standing water. Products that have\nbeen in standing or flood water should be replaced.\n-- Bring a camera and capture photos.\nDocument the condition of furniture, workstations and the entire\noffice environment for insurance claims before beginning\nthe clean-up process.\n2. Look for Problems\nFor Upholstered Pieces\n-- Rain damaged products such as chairs and sofas that are\nthoroughly dried within the first two days are definitely\nsalvageable. After fully dried, clean the fabric and apply an enzyme\nbased product that prohibits the development of mold. This process\nwill also apply to any fabric panels on workstations.\nPanel systems\n-- Although the fabric panels themselves are salvageable, business\nowners and managers need to be sure the frames are in good shape.\nLook for any corrosion or rust on the electrical parts of the panel\nframes. This would be an indication that the frames have lost\nintegrity and should be replaced.\nWood and Laminate Products\n-- The key things to look for with solid surfaces is swelling or\ncracking of the surface. If there is evidence, then replacement is\nrecommended.\n-- If there is no evidence of swelling, the surface can be\nrefinished and any discoloration can be touched up. When the surface\nis completely dry, polish well and apply a sealer to fully protect\nthe refinished surface.\nLateral Files and Metal pieces\n-- These units are almost always salvageable but be sure to look for\nany signs of rust. If rust free, fully lubricate all moving parts,\nincluding the locking mechanism, with lithium grease to keep in\ntip-top shape. Don't forget the leveling glides on desks and other\npieces which are subject to rust but easily replaced.\n3. Seek professional help if needed\n-- Work with a reputable supplier who has specific knowledge of and\nexperience with the brands of furniture and office accessories that\nsustained damages. Professional office products companies will be\nable to provide services and support for ensuring a clean, safe and\ncomfortable work environment.\n-- Remember that there are steps business owners and managers can\ntake to avoid a complete loss of their office furniture.<\/pre>\nTaken From http:\/\/www.marketwatch.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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