Safety Corner – Choosing the right protective glove
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...
Introducing our newest location – Columbus, OH!
Please welcome our latest addition to the First Call Environmental family, Columbus, OH. First Call Environmental 7304 Tussing Rd. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 For fast, reliable and high quality services please call 800-646-1290 Site Clean-Ups & Remediation Services...
Safety Corner – The Levels of PPE
Personal protective equipment is divided into four categories based on the degree of protection afforded. Level A protection should be worn when the highest level of respiratory, skin, eye and mucous membrane protection is needed. A typical Level A ensemble includes:...
Ferric Acid Release
A tote containing ferric acid was damaged during transport, spilling over 200 gallons of the corrosive liquid in parking and travel areas of a local business. First Call responders arrived onsite, assessed the situation, and began recovery and remediation...
Introducing our newest location!
First Call is excited to announce our newest location in Newport News, VA! With a two hour service radius that covers all of Hampton Roads along with access to the Eastern Shore of VA and into Eastern North Carolina, First Call Environmental's Newport News, VA...
The risks of not wearing the right chemical PPE
The ears and surrounding tissue can be severely damaged unless covered by protective apparel with a hood. Without an extended collar in place, the neck area is susceptible to chemical exposure. The wrists, forearms, and backs of hands can suffer chemical burns unless...
When the chips are down….
Not everything goes as planned and when the chips are down, that's when First Call Environmental is there for you. First Call responded to an overturned tractor trailer that slid down an embankment releasing an estimated 100 gallons of diesel fuel and also the...
Safety Corner – Winter Driving
Employees should inspect the following vehicle systems to determine if they are working properly: Brakes: Brakes should provide even and balanced braking. Also check that brake fluid is at the proper level. Cooling System: Ensure a proper mixture of...
Project Spotlight – “A sticky situation”
It was a damp fall day when First Call Environmental Charlotte, NC was dispatched to a release of glue from a 55 gallon drum. Upon arrival, crews discovered that the material had released in a trailer but approximately 80% had made it onto the surface of...
Mean Green in Jacksonville, SC
FCE arrived onsite and found an estimated 10-15-gallon paint release from a load shift that damaged numerous containers of paint impacting a large portion of the trailer. FCE's crew donned level C PPE as the paint was flammable with a very strong odor. FCE...