A spill happens and your company is responsible. Luckily, you have a contingency plan. You put your plan into action while notifying your emergency response contractor. It might seem like the event is over once the spill is cleaned up , but in reality, there might be more work to come. Federal and State regulators […]
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Hazardous Chemical Spills
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Not every workplace is the same. For many employees, functionality supersedes style when it comes to the garments they wear on the job. Clothing that is durable and comfortable is a must for employees whose work is vigorous or dirty. In some industries, the outerwear we use doesn’t just make our jobs easier; it saves […]
Any business that stores or transports chemical products is at risk of having a spill. When an accident happens and a hazardous chemical spill occurs, several different outcomes are possible. Businesses that want to successfully cope and recover after an accident must take a comprehensive approach to spill prevention and management. One aspect of spill […]
As anyone who’s handled a chemical spill response from beginning to end can attest, it’s complicated. Depending on where a spill occurs, there can be many players involved in the response. A small spill in a warehouse will be completely different from a spill in a public or natural area. Local police, fire and environmental officials […]
Businesses that generate hazardous chemical wastes as part of their day to day operations are typically up to date on the requirements put forth by the EPA and the TCEQ. Large and small quantity generators track waste shipments and report their waste activities to the state, but generators who don’t produce hazardous waste on a […]
Every business faces natural and man-made events that could lead to potential loses of property or capital. These negative incidents and their probability are known as risk. The risks an individual organization will face will vary depending on geographic location and the types of services or products they provide. Every business has to analyze and […]
Emergencies are commonly defined as unexpected, potentially dangerous situations that requires immediate action. The spectrum of emergencies for organizations is very broad and can range from an employee cutting their hand to a catastrophic explosion or chemical spill. Many companies are involved in round-the-clock operations so logistics hubs, manufacturing plants and air, sea and land transporters […]
Numerous clients in the North Texas area and beyond rely on Protect Environmental Services to manage their chemical spills and waste disposal needs. Large organizations such as defense contractors, manufacturers, chemical distributors, government entities and shipping companies have called Protect for almost twenty years to conduct spill containment and cleanup operations but small businesses that […]
Dealing with a chemical spill is no easy matter. The legal and environmental considerations can seem overwhelming for a company that suddenly finds itself dealing with them during a spill. At Protect Environmental, we want to help our clients cope with chemical spills and understand what their responsibilities are so we’ve answered some of the […]
Safety Data Sheets (also known as Material Safety Data Sheets) are a common sight in workplaces across the country but some employees may still be unaware of what an SDS is and how it affects them. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires them to be made available to employees of businesses that work with or otherwise […]
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