by SpillResponse | Mar 15, 2022 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Cares, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Last month we reviewed the value of our 5-gas monitor. We covered when to use it and why to use it. We also covered what it checks for when being used. So, what do we do when we need to use the MSA Altair 5? Crews should always make sure that they have a properly...
by SpillResponse | Dec 20, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training
First Call Environmental, LLC conducted its quarterly manager training in November 2021. During this event, a HAZMAT Rodeo was held to challenge our operations team with several scenarios they are likely to encounter in the field. With a total of five stations...
by SpillResponse | Dec 20, 2021 | #SpillLife, First Call Training, Safety Corner
What is a near miss and why is it important to First Call Environmental? According to the National Safety Council (NSC) and OSHA Alliance, near misses are events that could have led to bodily harm and/or property loss but didn’t—this time. If the event led to property...
by SpillResponse | Sep 23, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Training, Safety Corner
National Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 3-9. The theme for this year is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” According to the NFPA, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the...
by SpillResponse | Sep 23, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Training
Eight best practices for getting the most out of your minimum-wage workers Deliver Effective Training Promote a Fun Work Environment Offer Real Opportunities for Advancement Communicate Frequently Make Them Feel like Key Players Offer Public Recognition—and Private...
by SpillResponse | Aug 29, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Cares, First Call Training, Giving Back
On August 9th through the 11th, Myrtle Beach opened its doors for all walks of environmental professionals for the South Carolina Environmental Conference at the Sheraton Convention Center. First Call Environmental was an exhibitor as we showcased how our business...
