Category Archives: Announcements

Coronavirus…Developing Your Strategy

Posted on by

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus is causing concern for many as the possibilty of a full scale outbreak lingers.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are providing valuable information that detail planning and prevention strategies to help stop the spread.  Per the WHO’s latest upate, there have been 71,429 confirmed cases globally, with 15 occuring in the United States.  There is a 2% death rate for those confirmed cases.  So what can you do?

The CDC has issued a list of recommendations for both employers and employees to help minimize the potential for exposures.  The list includes:

  • Reinforce personal hygeine practices – Hand washing, coughing/sneezing etiquette
  • Separate sick employees by encouraging them to stay home
  • Perform routine environmental cleaning and disinfection
  • Explore telework opportunities for those that are showing symptoms
  • Check the CDC’s Traveler Notices is travel is expected

For more planning information from the CDC, visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fguidance-business-response.html

https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/pdf/dont-spread-germs-work-item3.pdf

For the latest information, check out the World Health Organization situation report at:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/

2019 HAZWOPER Challenge Year in Review

Posted on by

What a great year for HAZWOPER training here at Spring Environmental. We were joined by some of the best professionals throughout the Inland Northwest. Sharing many hours of training and experiences helped everyone to build upon their foundational knowledge to fulfill assigned roles. The HAZWOPER Challenge was rolled out in February to allow professionals to stay engaged throughout the year and you didn’t disappoint. We averaged 11 participants per challenge for 2019, distributed some great swag for the winners, and are looking to boost those numbers in 2020.

To wrap up 2019, we have compiled the whole list of questions along with answers and explanations as another tool for you to utilize in your HAZWOPER toolbox. Be on the lookout January 2nd as we unveil the first challenge for 2020. Looking forward to another great year!

2019 HAZWOPER Challenge Year in Review