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 […]
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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 […]
Vehicle wrecks can happen at any hour of any day of the year. You need to act fast if a truck in your fleet has an accident. If the truck releases cargo, liquids or fuels, the urgency increases. When spills occur on roadways, state and local authorities demand quick action in order to get 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 […]
There are millions of chemical products that are used for industrial and consumer applications. These chemicals are used all across the country in processes that range from growing apples to manufacturing zippers. These products play a crucial role in our economy but misuse or mishandling of chemicals can lead to severe consequences for human health […]
Almost any company can have a chemical spill and while some very large companies may have their own internal HazMat response teams, it is not cost effective for smaller or medium sized firms to have trained personnel and equipment on standby in case of an accidental fuel or chemical spill. Protect Environmental was founded in […]
Protect understands that when an accident involving a chemical spill occurs the individual or company in procession of the material may not fully realize the extent of their responsibility for the cleanup. Protect Environmental steps in for clients who find themselves facing daunting cleanups and with eighteen years of experience we have the knowledge and […]
An important part of doing business is building relationships with partners that you can trust. These relationships allow businesses to adapt to new regulations, expand into new markets and persevere during times of disaster. When a disaster or accident affects a company’s operations, certain resources need to be deployed quickly to manage the incident so […]
It is important for companies that perform work outdoors to plan for and educate their employees on safety policies regarding winter weather. Protect Environmental conducts spill cleanup operations year-round so our employees are trained and equipped to prevent serious injury during the coldest months of the year. When unprepared employees are exposed to cold weather […]
Spills occur across Texas every day. The causes of these spills can range from a semi-trailer jackknifing on the highway to a forklift puncturing a drum in a warehouse. If your company uses or transports chemical products, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ a spill will occur but when. In the event of a chemical […]