CANCELLED

Records Disaster Prevention and Recovery

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street
Tache Room (Seats up to 45)

Presented by Al Stewart and Paul Balcain of Priority Restoration.

Schedule

12:30pm–1:00pm Registration
1:00pm–4:00pm Presentation
2:30pm–2:45pm Coffee Break
4:00pm–4:30pm Teardown

Description

Every organization should know how to protect their records from potential disasters. All records are subject to temperature and humidity, and should be stored in a manner that protects them from harm. If a catastrophe should strike, there are some things organizations should know about recovering their information assets.

The first part of this session will provide you with information you should know about storing your paper records and electronic media to protect them from decay as well as potential disasters. Part two will inform you of what to do if tragedy occurs. Paul will discuss what you should do with your paper records following a misfortune as well as the processes used to recover them. Then Al will provide you with tips on what you should do with your electronic media in the event of a disaster and how your media may (or may not) be restored.

Bio

Al Stewart

My name is Alan Stewart, Al to most people. I was born, raised and educated in Scotland where I served an apprenticeship as a Millwright and also qualified myself as a Marine Engineer with British Petroleum of London England, on their Ocean going oil tanker fleet. I came to Canada in 1968 with my wife and one child. We now have 3 children, 2 born in Canada. I was employed by Winnipeg Hydro for 30 years in various positions, first as a millwright, then in a couple of supervisory positions. I retired from Hydro in 1997, to what I thought would be a life of leisure, not to be!!! Priority Restoration/Steamatic of Winnipeg were looking for a technical services tech, a position I held from December 2000 until June 2006. That is when I took over the Vacuum Freeze Drying Department, the position I presently hold.

Paul Balcain

Paul Balcain has been involved with the Restoration Industry for approximately 17 years. His journey started as a floor sweeper at the age of 15, worked summers as an assistant to carpenters and painters. By age 17, he was running crews for restoration related repairs. When the floods of 1993 and 1997 hit Manitoba, Paul became fully involved in all aspects of project management. This led to certifications in the IICRC and RIA, where he currently holds his water, fire and mould certifications.

 

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