Anthony Assaly
President & CEO, Partner
Biography
Anthony founded ASCO Restoration Services in 1996 in Hawkesbury, Ontario. While working for ASCO Construction Ltd, an institutional, commercial and industrial general contractor, Anthony saw the need for adding a new service to the family business to serve the residential and insurance restoration industry. A graduate from the University of Ottawa, Anthony strategically surrounded himself with competent advisors and experienced workers in the restoration industry which help the firm position itself as a preferred contractor with all major insurance companies. Anthony is responsible for business development and the strategic direction of the company.
Certifications
Insurance Coverage
ARS carries high levels of insurance coverage for commercial general liability, automobile and pollution coverage as well as bailment coverage for items under our care. ARS is registered and in good standing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in the provinces where it operates. A proof of good standing is available upon request.
Background Checks
Prior to being employed with ARS, all workers go though background checks.
Restoration & Mitigation Training and Certification
ARS workers receive training from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in fire and water damage restoration. Each year our workers are retrained and updated with new techniques in the restoration field. Our certified restoration technicians receive additional training to the above-mentioned, including Applied Structural Drying, Odour Control and Mold and Asbestos Abatement.
Site Safety Training and Certification
At ASCO Restoration Services Inc., safety comes first. We continually train our employees on proper workplace safety procedures to ensure their safety and safety of our clients. Our workers abide to strict health and safety policies and procedures set out by ARS and by the authorities in the provinces where we work. Some of the mandatory training that our workers have receive include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Working at Heights and Health & Safety Awareness. We regularly train our workers in many other facets of site specific safety procedures such as First Aid, Confined Spaces, Infection Control During Construction - Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities CAN/CSA-Z317.13-07, etc…