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2023 Certificate of Safety Achievement

2023 Certificate of Safety Achievement

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This award is a great accomplishment for ATC. Employee safety is important to ATC and this acknowledgment is a great recognition. This certificate of Safety Achievement is a commitment to protecting our employees from on-the-job injuries and creating a safe work environment for those who work ATC. We at ATC are continuously looking at ways to provide employee safety within the workplace. We participate yearly in the Safety Grant program through our insurance carrier, we have provided OSHA 10 training to our field technicians, we have an in-house forklift training program, and we conduct safety talks with our field techs making sure that we discuss important topics as it relates to their safety in the field. At ATC, we strive to provide a safe work environment and emphasize that all…
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TOOL BOX TALK

TOOL BOX TALK

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It's always important to be prepared no matter what line of work you are in.  In the facility maintenance world our guys have to be prepared for just about anything and with that they need standard equipment on them at all times. Think back to when you were going to school or maybe played a sport or even a musical instrument.  You had to always have your gear ready for the next practice as well as be prepared for the unexpected - such as having plenty of water with you or your books and binders ready for the next day at school, etc. Being prepared ahead of time can significantly limit any last minute mishaps or like in the business world; your bottom line for your company as well as…
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MAINTENANCE MAYHEM

MAINTENANCE MAYHEM

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PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE:  There's a couple of aspects to this type of maintenance - *Predicting when equipment could potentially fail AND scheduling regular preventive maintenance intervals before a major issue occurs or equipment fails. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:  Taking measures to make routine maintenance checks; such as quarterly, to make sure systems and/or equipment is functioning at full capacity and as a way to get ahead of the curve should serious issues arise. *Routine inspections of equipment can prevent high costs in reactive maintenance REACTIVE MAINTENANCE: By this time you have possibly reached an extensive bill to either repair damage or non-functioning equipment.  Putting in place the above mentioned protocols can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in the long run.
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IS SPRING MAINTENANCE JUST FOR YOUR HOME?

IS SPRING MAINTENANCE JUST FOR YOUR HOME?

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Just like with your home it's important to do regular maintenance on various things around your business to ensure it's longevity as well as its curb appeal for your customers. SPRING IS HERE and it's a great time to get some things checked out and updated:  From air filters to thermostats...landscaping updates, window washing, checking for roof leaks as well as any potential rodent proofing that needs to be addressed. Air Filters:  Air filters help keep particles such as pollen and dust down; to a degree.  If you allow the filters to go too long between changing them it can cause the particles to 1) get blown in to the facility which is unhealthy or 2) cause your a/c unit to overwork itself not having proper ventilation. Thermostats:  Problems can…
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GOING HANDS-FREE FOR THE WIN

GOING HANDS-FREE FOR THE WIN

Facility Maintenance Houston
With positive Covid19 numbers on the return - make sure your customers; as well as your employee's; know that you are taking their safety serious and go the extra mile with HANDS FREE devices.  At this time it is in our best interest as business's to take in to consideration how long we could be battling Covid19 and its remnants - but we must learn to adapt in order to keep business moving for the whole of the economy. Whether in a pandemic or not, door handles are known to be full of germs and bacteria - not just during the times we are currently in.  So why not set yourself up for a future of making sure your place of business is ahead of the curve for the future…
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Loading Dock Maintenance

Loading Dock Maintenance

Emergency Maintenance, Facility Maintenance General Contracting, Facility Maintenance Houston, Grocery Store Facility Maintenance, Uncategorized
Loading docks are key to getting product to either a warehouse or an establishment such as a grocery supply.  What can go wrong if proper maintenance is neglected?  How about the ability in getting your products delivered in a timely fashion or the potential to damage any goods you have in the docking warehouse. Loading docks are typically integrated with grate covered drains that help keep things such as debris, dirt, rocks and more from clogging up the draining system but often times regular maintenance is neglected causing more issues in the long run. Once enough debris gets backed up the pump system fails to be able to pump out rain water that has collected due to the drains being full.  This can in turn cause trucks to not be…
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Our Safety Committment

Our Safety Committment

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As numbers are starting to have recent spikes in them amidst Covid-19; we want to make sure our employee's as well as those of our clients feel safe for us to come on-site at any moments notice. It is the mission of ATC,LLC to ensure that all aspect's of the job not only meet safety standards but the standards of the government as well - whether we are working inside or outside on a particular job site. Remember: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds DO NOT touch your face Should you have any potential symptoms PLEASE STAY HOME Any questions or concerns contact your local healthcare provider
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What the Plumbing!

What the Plumbing!

Facility Maintenance Houston, Tech Tips
How many times have you gone to a restaurant & decided to never return due to either the smells near the kitchen or most noticeably the restrooms? Drains are notorious for getting backed up in not only restaurants but any business - but let's take a look at restaurants for today - in the kitchen; drain clogs from the sinks as well as the dishwasher lines are used from open to close & if what's going in them is not properly being monitored you could end up with a severe back up if not hundreds of dollars needed in pipe repair.  It's important the staff knows how to dispose of items, such as grease and foods, as to avoid a costly mishap. When it comes to the restrooms it can…
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