Remediation of Large Water Leak: November Project Spotlight
This month our project spotlight is focused on our Winston-Salem office who received a request to conduct a site evaluation and provide an estimate for a remediation needed after a motor vehicle crash in the front yard of a residence. A site evaluation was conducted...
Why utilize air monitoring: November Safety Corner
For First Call Environmental, Air monitoring can indicate if the air contamination has been eliminated. Atmospheric monitoring can help technicians understand the hazards associated with the products that they are dealing with during a hazmat incident. In many cases,...
Release Of 20% Sodium Hydroxide In Soil: October Project Spotlight
This month we’re featuring FOUR offices in our project Spotlight! Dinwiddie, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Waynesboro, VA and Hagerstown, MD put in some serious work when responding to a release of 20% Sodium hydroxide in soil. Prior to First Call Environmental’s arrival,...
Fatigue Management: October Safety Corner
Fatigue is a critical safety issue that affects the environmental industry. Fatigue impacts a technician’s attention and alertness and increases the risk of mistakes, which in turn impacts the safety of the entire job. Given the long hours that technicians tend to...
Release of Benzoyl Chloride: September Project Spotlight
Our September Project Spotlight is shining on our Woodbridge New Jersey office after they responded to a release of Benzoyl Chloride that started smoking after coming into contact with the air. Our team of Regional Manager, Chris Kemp, Area Manager, Jinmi Dare, and...
Lycra Hazwoper Training
First Call Environmental is always looking to provide professional, dependable, honest, and efficient environmental services to our customers. We remain customer centered, community oriented and responder inspired. We are focused, not only on environmental stewardship...
APR Filter Cartridges: September Safety Corner
You can never expect what you don't inspect. Knowledge is only power when it is applied. When you look into field operating guidelines, you are given direction to utilize the SDS for PPE selection guidance. Any further questions should be directed to your supervisor....
1000 Gallon Underground Storage Tank Leak: August Project Spotlight
Check out First Call Environmental’s Winston-Salem, NC crew! They are being featured as our Project Spotlight this month after recently responding to a 1000-gallon underground storage tank leak. Our team consisting of Regional Manager, Garret Braddy, along with...
The Value of Decontamination of Personnel and Equipment: August Safety Corner
First Call Environmental understands the value of decontamination of personnel and equipment. Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment. It is critical to the health and safety of employees...
50+ gallons of adhesive released: July Project Spotlight
After a response to a 50+ gallon release of adhesive, we're highlighting our Columbia, SC office for July’s Project Spotlight! Area Manager, Justin Owens and his team of Jennifer Shealy and Seth Shealy arrived on scene and contacted First Call Environmental’ s...
