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...
Doffing PPE: July Safety Corner
Employees must know how to doff PPE correctly. Different workers wearing different types and amounts of PPE will have diverse doffing guidelines and steps to be followed. The process of doffing PPE is especially critical for personnel working in hazardous operations...
100lbs of Carbon Black Pigment – June Project Spotlight
Our New Kensington, PA office is being featured in the Project Spotlight after their recent response to a release of an estimated 100lbs of Carbon Black Pigment. Carbon Black is one of the most difficult pigments to clean up due to the extremely dark color, its...
Process, Accountability, Communication, and Engagement:
First Call Environmental is focused on leading with safety. We push to make sure that we are meeting the standards within the company and setting the PACE (Process, Accountability, Communication, and Engagement) standards high. Safety is the responsibility of every...
Adhesive Clean Up in Bristol: May Project Spotlight
The First Call Environmental Bristol, VA crew stole the show this month and is our May Project Spotlight Feature! The Bristol Crew, run by Regional Manager, Mike Newman, and Area Manager, Eric Vaughn, recently responded to a release of latex adhesive. While this could...
How to be Proactive with Internal Documents: May – Safety Corner
First Call Environmental is focused on being proactive in making sure that all personnel have the documents that they will need for any situation at any time. We build out these needs through our Common Thread platform. First Call is very unique in the fact that we...
Release of 75 gallons of diesel on a roadway – April Project Spotlight
Our project spotlight this month is all about a recent response done by our Augusta, GA crew. Our Augusta office is overseen by Director of Operations, Eric Hartman, Regional Manager, Darryl Roberts, and Area Manager, Tyrell Morris. The team responded to a release of...