Safety Corner – 811 – Know what’s below, call before you dig
811 is the phone number you call before digging to protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath the surface of the earth that are vital to everyday living like water,...
Project Spotlight – Heating Oil Release
First Call Environmental’s Baltimore, Maryland location responded to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen MD for a release of heating oil due to a driver malfunction. The release was estimated to be 200 gallons. Upon arrival, our crew was met by APG Police and...
Safety Corner – Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. Get Involved: Help Stop Distracted Driving We...
Project spotlight – Bromide
On February the 12- 2019 the First Call Environmental (FCE) Columbia SC crew was deployed to a Bromide release inside of a conex shipping container. Once on site the FCE crew obtained the SDS and a decision was between on site supervision, and management was made...
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...