From the News Tribune:”The state Department of Ecology, U.S. Coast Guard pollution investigators and the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol are responding to reports of a diesel fuel spill in Salmon Bay, an area just south of Ballard in Seattle. The spill was initially observed about 5 a.m. Saturday. State, federal and local authorities have […]
It is always safe to know what to do in the event of a chemical spill. Chemical spills are not common but when they happen they need to be cleaned correctly and efficiently. If you are around any type of chemicals you should know what to do when a chemical spill occurs. Every plant has […]
Ever wonder how the heck you can get rid of those pesky oil sheens and rainbows? Whether you are the safety manager at a large chemical plant or run a small marina, you probably know by now that conventional polypropylene pillows and booms will do an incomplete job at best of removing an oil sheen […]
PetroGuard and PetroGuard-D Approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Our premier products PetroGuard and PetroGuard-D have been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency after passing a rigorous review process. PetroGuard has been certified by the USEPA for chemical spills and PetroGuard-D has been certified for oil spill response and remediation […]
Maximizing our Customers “ROI” “Return on investment” is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiency of a number of different investments. To calculate ROI, the benefit of an investment is divided by the cost of the investment. The result is then expressed as a percentage […]
As we know “the tail wagging the dog” is a metaphor for a situation in which an apparently insignificant or powerless entity controls the larger system of which it is part. The phrase simply demonstrates a shift in power. That certainly can apply to everyday plant maintenance procedures if the wrong products are being used. […]
Have you ever looked at that sunken boom on your holding pond and thought “that thing was supposed to float”? The next thing you know you have to replace the submerged boom with a new one tied to the “hope” that maybe this one won’t sink quite as quickly. Then there’s the issue of […]
Most chemical and oil producing facilities spend a fair amount of time preparing and training for the worst case scenario discharge or spill. However it’s those small to medium sized discharges and spills which happen during everyday maintenance that really deserve the most attention. Our customers have switched to using our PetroGuard spill kits […]
Industrial facilities all over the country send and receive large shipments of hazardous chemicals, oil and oil products every day. Each facility has systems in place to comply with federal regulations related to hazardous chemical or oil spills that occur during the loading and off-loading of products. In addition, some of those same systems […]
You might be thinking what does a good night’s sleep have to do with MY business? Well…..the answer is LOTS. Let’s start with your pillow….. Most of us know we need a good pillow to get a good night’s sleep. Really think about your pillow for a second. It cradles your head; it keeps your […]