Some of the greatest hazards are the ones that can’t be seen. Blood borne pathogens are biological agents that can be present in blood and cause disease in humans. Some of the most common blood borne pathogens are HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. When a person who carries these microorganisms has an injury and […]
Each season brings different challenges when it comes to emergency spill containment and cleanup. During an emergency cleanup, the weather plays a major role in how HazMat personnel conduct operations. Heat is the most common challenge in Texas and poses significant safety risks for everyone but especially for emergency responders working in direct sunlight […]
Protect Environmental responds to spills and waste problems on a daily basis. Part of our job is to recognize the inherent dangers associated with the materials that are or could be present and how to handle them safely. The wastes classified as D001 are such wastes that require special handling and disposal. The D001 Code The […]
Confined Space Operations & Regulations OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Standards and Guidelines Do YOU know the proper regulations and guidelines for Confined Space Operations? Confined Space, by definition: Is large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee Has a limited or restricted […]
Do you have a contingency plan that addresses who your emergency/environmental responder is? Protect Environmental would like to be your responder. https://www.protectusa.net/contingency-planning-business-risk-assessment-and-emergency-procedure-for-texas/ Have you called on that responder as a normal contingency drill to make sure the responder is even still in business (817) 589-9005 and can still respond? You should verify that contact numbers […]
April is here and it’s time for spring cleaning. Do you have a buildup of waste(s) that needs disposal? Don’t let it pile up anymore!! Call Protect to start your spring cleaning project today! Do you know that waste disposal and storage of hazardous waste have a deadline for storage? You only have 90 days […]
Contingency Planning, Business Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures for Texas What is a Contingency Plan? A contingency plan is a plan devised for a specific situation when things could go wrong. Contingency plans are often devised by governments, business organizations and schools who want to be prepared for anything that could happen. Why would my […]
The NFPA gives three guidelines for protecting against breaches or tank failures which result in environmental damage. The three methods of Spill Control are: Impounding Diking Secondary Containment The Four Requirements for Impounding (1) Drain spilled material to a remote area using a slope of 1% for 50 feet. (2) The impounding area must have […]
What is a Hazardous Waste Manifest The waste manifest is a documented form which illustrates and tracks a waste from the time it leaves the generator’s facility until it arrives at an off-site disposal or management facility. The waste manifest provides evidence that the generator properly disposed of its wastes and that no wastes are […]