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 | Feb 16, 2022 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
MSA Altair 5X is the primary piece of air monitoring equipment that FCE uses to measure air quality. What does the MSA Altair 5X measure and why is that important? It measures Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Lower Explosive Limit (LEL), and...
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...
