In 2016, twelve airmen from the Homestead Air Reserve Base were taken to the hospital after possible exposure to the highly toxic chemical Hydrazine. Read More
Maureen Davis

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Safety Tips for Working in Extreme Heat
May 30, 2019 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety, Field Work
As we enter the summer season in Florida, temperatures begin to peak and reach potentially dangerous heights for outdoor workers. If you are one of those sweating your way through the work week, you should be aware of the numerous health risks associated with extreme heat and how to avoid them. Read More
Handex is Pleased to Announce Our 2018 EMR Rate
December 20, 2018 | Maureen Davis Topics: EMR Rating, Health & Safety, Quality
As contractors continue to be judged by an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) rating, we need to understand why it is so important in the environmental industry. The EMR is a term used in the insurance business – specifically in workers’ compensation insurance – to describe the adjustment of an ... Read More
Safety Training - Why It Is Important
September 6, 2018 | Maureen Davis Topics: News, Health & Safety
Training is as important to the employee as it is to the overall health of the organization. The right training can make the difference between meeting and exceeding expectations. So don’t just train your employees, educate them. Training should be ongoing using the most current information that is ... Read More
Handex Celebrates 4 Years Recordable Injury Free
June 27, 2018 | Maureen Davis Topics: News, Health & Safety
Employers have a responsibility to provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace. Part of fulfilling that requirement entails supplying personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is equipment that can help protect you against health and safety hazards at work. Read More
How to be Prepared for a Severe Weather Event
June 13, 2017 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety, Storm Safety
During the event of any weather-related watch or warning, the health and safety of our employees is a primary concern. However, before any watch or warning takes place, at Handex, we emphasize the importance of being prepared before any storm season begins. Because the unexpected can happen in the ... Read More
How Can You Avoid These Post-Hurricane Dangers?
October 18, 2016 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety, Storm Safety
Very few people enter the hospital during a major storm like Hurricane Matthew. After the storm, however, the floodgates tend to open. Many potentially fatal injuries can occur during the after effects of a hurricane. In fact, several deaths were reported in Volusia and Orange Counties as a result ... Read More
How Handex’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Policy Works
October 13, 2016 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety
Handex is committed to conducting business in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees, as well as the environment, others involved in its operations, its customers, and the public. This commitment requires compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; facilities that are ... Read More
If you are waiting for an incident to occur before making a change, it is already too late. Leading indicators are safety metrics that companies can use to recognize and abate hazards before they experience a loss. By measuring the possibility of an incident occurring, companies can take steps to ... Read More