by SpillResponse | Oct 30, 2020 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Stafford, VA was recently requested to respond to an estimated 800 gallon release of a resin material impacting an inside production area as well as a paved outside area. The facility had placed sand on the release in order to contain it. Upon arrival, the...
by SpillResponse | Sep 25, 2020 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Environmental New Jersey was dispatched to a large tar emulsion release that impacted several drains as well as a long stretch of creek. Several days had passed from the time the incident had occurred until the time First Call was engaged. This allowed the...
by SpillResponse | Sep 25, 2020 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Cares
On Tuesday September 22, 2020, in continuance with the First Call Cares program, First Call Environmental assisted our neighboring community with an on going project. Powhatan County Volunteer Fire Department Company 4 (Fine Creek) in Powhatan, VA received a grant...
by SpillResponse | Sep 25, 2020 | #SpillLife, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Tailgate safety meeting are a requirement for all projects that First Call Environmental completes. These are short, informational meetings conducted at the start of the project by the site safety officer. The purpose of the tailgate safety meeting is to review the...
by SpillResponse | Aug 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Environmental was requested to respond to a release of Methylene diphenyl isocyanate or MDI. MDI is used primarily in the manufacturing of urethane and foams. It is a hazardous material and can irritate skin as well as the respiratory tract. The team was...
by SpillResponse | Aug 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
The Importance of First Aid and CPR Training on the Job Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents do happen in the workplace. When accidents occur on the job, you cannot be a helpless witness, since simply standing by can potentially worsen the...
