Most companies, to one degree or another, transport, handle or store chemical products. The presence of these chemical products means that the possibility of a spill exists as well. Managers at small businesses with a handful of employees may not face the same level of risk that large industrial companies do, but they can still […]
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Businesses that store and use chemical products during their operations are at risk of having a spill but even companies that don’t use traditional chemical products may still be at risk. Vehicles, forklifts and other power equipment contain fluids such as oils, battery acid and fuels that can pose varying levels of hazard when spilled […]
Asbestos has been a common word in the public sphere for many years. It’s widely known that Asbestos poses a risk to the public health but asbestos has a long and complicated history that many people at risk of exposure may not be aware of. The following are a few important facts to know about […]
Healthcare facilities are a common sight across the landscape and are essential to the health and well-being of the public. These facilities produce many types of waste during the process of treating patients. These facilities will commonly generate municipal solid waste, hazardous waste and radioactive waste, along with a type of waste specific to healthcare […]
This spring Protect Environmental Services will be entering its twenty-first year in business serving the emergency spill response needs of the North Texas area. Unlike other companies, Protect has operated from the beginning specifically dealing with chemical and bio-hazardous materials. Our goal has been to provide timely, cost effective cleanup solutions for companies and government entities and […]
With the prevalence of various chemical products in use in the world today, it’s inevitable that some of them will become wastes that require disposal. Since not all chemical wastes pose the same amount of danger to public health and the environment, the Environmental Protection Agency has established standards that distinguish which chemical wastes are […]
‘Superfund’ is a word that is commonly used in the media when referring to areas that have been contaminated with toxic materials. The use of the word began in 1980 when the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) was passed into law. In the decades prior to the passing of CERCLA, it was […]
The environmental services industry is a very broad field and encompasses many different kinds of services but a majority of these activities are involved with pollution prevention and preserving the habitability of natural and man-made environments. Whether your company is looking for help with special waste disposal or needs emergency responders for chemical spills, it is important […]
With millions of chemical products available for use in laboratory and industrial settings,many companies may find themselves accumulating various products to serve differentfunctions. At a certain point; though, chemical products lose their effectiveness, are no longer needed to fulfill the role for which they were purchased or are just in the way. When this happens, […]
For many people the New Year brings resolutions to make positive changes. Companies and nonprofits that have special waste disposal and emergency response needs can resolve to make 2015 the year that they build a relationship with Protect Environmental Services. Protect’s staff can provide pricing tailored for your organization’s specific disposal needs and our emergency […]
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