Reported 160 Gallons of Liquid Spilled: March Project Spotlight
We’d like to shine the spotlight this month on our crew out of Woodbridge, NJ. They quickly responded to the scene of a call in Cherry Hill, NJ that initially came in as a spill of 160 gallons of gasoline. Upon arrival, Area Manager Jinmi Dare assessed the situation...
The value of an annual policy review process: March Safety Corner
Why do you need a policy review process? Outdated policies can leave your organization at risk. Old policies may fail to comply with new laws and regulations. They may not address new systems or technology, which can result in inconsistent practices. Can you imagine a...
February Project Spotlight: 500-gallon diesel spill from an overturned tanker
FCE’s Appalachian Crew responded to a 500-gallon diesel spill from an overturned tanker onto pavement in Knoxville TN. Given the magnitude of this spill, over fifteen team members across Appalachia were on scene working their hardest for a span of two days. Some of...
Top 10 OSHA Violations: 2023: February Safety Corner
OSHA has released their top 10 most cited violations for 2023. I am happy to report that First Call did not receive any OSHA violations in 2023. We also continue to drive to maintain our commitment to safety and compliance for our company. FCE is intentional with the...
4,000 Gallons of Cooking Oil Spill: January Project Spotlight
This month were highlighting the Greensboro, NC office for our project spotlight! After a spill of cooking oil from a trailer carrying 20 containers (totaling approximately 4,000 gallons) Greensboro was quick to respond. Once on site, the crew contained the cooking...
Cold Weather Tips and Tricks: January Safety Corner
First Call cold weather tips and tricks: It is always important to keep an eye on the ambient temperature to make sure that we all remain safe and warm when needed. Driving: We are not much help to our customers if we cannot get there safely. Always make sure that we...
Massive Release of Paint in Trailer: December Project Spotlight
This Month’s Project Spotlight is focused on our Hagerstown, MD office! They received a call requesting they respond to I-95 SB @ exit 57, in Baltimore, MD for a massive release of paint in trailer that couldn’t be opened. Area Manager, Colleen Neogra, and her team of...
LEL, lower explosive limit education is key to survival
What does LEL mean and how does it relate to our safety? LEL is the lower explosive limit. The flammable range is considered the values between the Lower Explosive Limit and Upper Explosive Limit. At these ratios, combustible and flammable gases/vapors will burn or...
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,...