Summary When a facility suffers damage from water, fire, or microbial growth, documents stored within are susceptible to irreversible damage. Can paper and media be recovered? Why Does It Matter? In today’s environment, preserving documents for business and historical purposes is not only a need, but it is also often the law. In many cases, retention of records is required for several decades. Additionally, some … [Read more...]
Can Paper be Saved? Recovering Damaged Documents
Why Choose Freeze Drying To Salvage Wet Books & Paper
Summary When papers and books are wet, freeze drying via sublimation is the best and fastest way to salvage them. Papers and books can be wet from a variety of circumstances, such as broken water pipes, a roof torn off during a tornado, area wide flooding, etc. Often times many of these papers and books may become submerged under water, contaminated with a variety of debris and sustain substantial damage. The … [Read more...]
Can Special Media be Saved? Cleaning X-Rays, Film & Microfilm
Summary When media such as x-rays, film, microfilm and microfiche are damaged, important data can be threatened. Organizations must follow applicable laws and regulations when retaining important data on any type of media. Additionally, some media may have historical value to the organization. Can special media be saved if it becomes wet or contaminated with mold or debris? Why Does It Matter? The length of time … [Read more...]
Secure Document Destruction for Wet or Contaminated Paper
Secure document destruction is imperative to ensure the safety and security of an entity’s information. Breach of the protocol can be catastrophic to both the entity and its business associates. Secure destruction of documents must be done accurately, thoroughly and a verifiable chain of custody is required. Secure Destruction is Complicated by Wet, Moldy or Contaminated Documents While secure document destruction … [Read more...]
Controlling an Outbreak – Mold Restoration
Summary It’s disgusting, it’s harmful to your health, it’s damaging to your building…its mold. Even in biblical times mold was a cause for concern as mentioned in the Book of Leviticus, 14: 33-45. However, it wasn’t until relatively recently that the scientific community identified mold and other fungi as possible causes of human’s adverse health effects. Since the late 90’s the word “mold” has struck fear in the … [Read more...]
Planning for the Unexpected; Recovering After Tragedy
Summary Aviation operators, cruise lines, railways and bus lines, as well as government and corporate travel services, must respond promptly and effectively when disaster strikes. The way an organization responds to an accident will define the recovery process for survivors and the families of those lost. An effective response is a complex process that must be accomplished in an emotionally-charged, highly … [Read more...]
When It Rains, It Pours – Water Damage Restoration
Summary Damage to a facility from water can come in many forms. From a sprinkler malfunction to a hurricane, water damage can damage and destroy a building and its contents. Can a facility ever return to normal? Are any of the contents salvageable? Why Does It Matter? Water is extremely damaging to most common materials like wood, paper, building materials, and electronics. If water can be removed from contact … [Read more...]