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 | Aug 29, 2021 | #SpillLife, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Summer is almost over As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, things can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and as you head out on your daily trip – some key tips that will help keep the kids safe and healthy...
by SpillResponse | Jul 29, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
August can be a hot month and wearing PPE when it’s hot outside can be uncomfortable. When workers are uncomfortable, they’re more tempted to remove their PPE just for a little bit to try to get some relief. The only problem is that hazards don’t go away just because...
by SpillResponse | Jun 26, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Stay Safe in the Sun Sun damage to the body is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunburn is a type of skin damage caused by the sun. Tanning is also a sign of the skin reacting to potentially damaging UV radiation by producing additional pigmentation...
by SpillResponse | May 23, 2021 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Hazmat, Safety Corner, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call is now a vendor and distributor for SpillTech and their full line of exclusive, high-performance polypropylene sorbents for almost any leak or spill application. Locally made in the United States, SpillTech produces an exclusive line of specially designed...
