by SpillResponse | May 20, 2019 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
811 is the phone number you call before digging to protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath the surface of the earth that are vital to everyday living like water,...
by SpillResponse | Apr 22, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup
First Call Environmental’s Baltimore, Maryland location responded to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen MD for a release of heating oil due to a driver malfunction. The release was estimated to be 200 gallons. Upon arrival, our crew was met by APG Police and...
by SpillResponse | Apr 22, 2019 | Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We...
by SpillResponse | Mar 15, 2019 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
On February the 12- 2019 the First Call Environmental (FCE) Columbia SC crew was deployed to a Bromide release inside of a conex shipping container. Once on site the FCE crew obtained the SDS and a decision was between on site supervision, and management was made...
by SpillResponse | Mar 15, 2019 | #SpillLife, First Call Training, Hazmat, Safety Corner
Choosing the right PPE is crucial in keeping the workforce safe. The following chart will help you choose the right protective gloves to have in your PPE kit. The most effective and reliable way to prevent skin issues is to prepare and conduct procedures to avoid...
