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Safety

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Client Injury During a Home Inspection: The 4 Danger Zones

June 1, 2023
Zoomed-in image of lightning strike at night. This is one of many conditions to watch out for while performing a home inspection during extreme weather.

Heat Waves and Heavy Rain: Safety Tips for Home Inspections During Extreme Weather

April 1, 2023

Home Inspectors: Protect Yourself Better Against Snakes

April 15, 2022
Zoomed in photo of man standing precariously on old, faded, wooden ladder, showing his brown boots and pantlegs

What’s the best ladder for home inspectors?

March 1, 2022
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Home Inspectors

January 1, 2022
Old, wooden hatch to a small crawlspace, showing signs of age and crawlspace safety concerns.

An Inspector’s Guide to Crawlspace Safety

August 15, 2021
dark attic inspection safety

Attic Inspection Safety: 5 Ways to Prevent Harm

June 15, 2021

7 tips to perform safer roof inspections

September 15, 2020
electrical exposures

Electrical exposures: What home inspectors need to know

July 15, 2020

When animals attack: How to protect yourself and your employees from animal-related inspection injuries

March 1, 2020
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