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Health, Safety, Security and Environment

Environmental Hazard

Dehydration in cold weather

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we breathe in colder weather is drier, so our lungs have to work overtime to add humidity and warm it up….

Managing and Reduction of Workplace Stress

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stress is the body’s natural response to physical and mental demands. According to the American Psychological Association, 69% of employees named their jobs as a significant source of stress. Stress is a serious workplace health issue. While it is a…

Spill Containment and Spill Prevention and Control Countermeasures

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We depend heavily on oil and chemicals in various parts of our lives and our work, but these commodities pose a substantial risk to our health and safety and also carry the potential to do damage to the environment. While…

Handle and Dispose of Oily Waste Safely

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), oil pollution is the most commonly reported type of water pollution, causing approximately 16 percent of all pollution incidents each year. Oil pollution can have severe negative impacts on both the environment and human…

Watch Out for These 5 Types of Environmental Hazards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preventing environmental hazards is crucial to the success of any company regardless of the scale of operations or industry. The reduction and, if possible, elimination of workplace hazards serve a two-fold purpose. The first is to ensure the safety and…