Safety is a major concern for Presto as well as our clients. We train our staff to be in compliance with all (OSHA) and (ANSI) Laws and Regulations. Additionally, Presto is a member of the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA). This allows us to keep up with industry changes, regulations and any new laws created such as the I-14 Safety Standards.

SAFETY RECORD

In more than a decade of building restoration and maintenance services, Presto has never had a serious-injury accident. We have rigged thousands of buildings for high-rise access and are experienced in some of the most difficult projects in the industry. This is an impressive track record. How do we do it? Proper management and supervision, selective hiring, safety training and an overall concern for making sure our projects are performed to the highest safety standard.

Howard Beard, III
Director of Field Operations
Howard Beard, III is a 20-year veteran of the US Marine Corps where he supervised thousands of Marines in training operations for rope access and systems, high-angle rescue and urban assault climber techniques. Beard is a highly qualified and certified instructor for the following functions: examiner, mountain leader, helicopter rope suspension master, rope rescue technician and urban assault climber. Beard also served as a curriculum developer while in the Marine Corps and has written programs for numerous courses, including rope, rescue and mountaineering operations. Most recently, Beard developed a stringent training course specifically for Presto personnel based on his core philosophies used in the Marine Corps training program. At Presto, Beard oversees all aspects of field operations, including training, safety and quality control.