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 Can You Avoid These Post-Hurricane Dangers?
October 18, 2016 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety, Storm Safety
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
OM&M Groundwater Sampling: Why Privatize?
October 4, 2016 | Brian Bausback Topics: Environmental Engineering
Operations, monitoring and maintenance (OM&M) of water and wastewater systems was initially viewed with some skepticism when it first gained traction over three decades ago. However, municipalities are now starting to recognize it’s value as a solution for delivering important public services. Read More
Treatment System Construction & Installation: The Tools We Use
September 28, 2016 | Mike Rumen Topics: Groundwater Remediation
At Handex, well drilling is one of the fundamental aspects of our business. It allows us to start the process and conduct investigations. Our personnel have constructed and installed an assortment of groundwater treatment systems, giving us unique insight into the process. Read More
Is a Belt Press or Plate and Frame Filter Press the Right Choice for My Sludge Dewatering Needs?
September 21, 2016 | Jim Caccese Topics: Dewatering
Sludge dewatering is the process of separating the solid and liquid components that make up sludge waste. This is done to make the sludge easier and more cost-effective to transport and dispose of. Read More
Updates to the Florida Low Score Site Initiative
September 14, 2016 | Victoria Richmond Topics: LSSI
As of July 1, 2016, the Florida Low Score Site Initiative (LSSI) has made significant changes that many property owners will find beneficial. Specifically, the FDEP has raised the funding cap and expanded the LSSI NFA language in an effort to assist business and property owners and take a ... Read More
How Do I Choose the Right Environmental Engineering Teaming Partner?
September 8, 2016 | Stephen Tomicki Topics: Teaming & Subcontracting
Teaming is useful when there is a contract that requires greater resources or services than your business can handle. However, there is also an inherent risk if you are the prime contractor, as you will ultimately be responsible for the work that is done. Read More
What is an LSRP and What Does the LSRP Do?
September 6, 2016 | Andy Drake Topics: Environmental Engineering
A Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) is an experienced, private-sector environmental professional that is licensed by the State of New Jersey and hired by Responsible Parties (RPs) to direct and oversee environmental investigations and remedial actions in NJ in accordance with applicable ... 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
Why Your Company Should Start Using Leading Indicators Today
August 25, 2016 | Maureen Davis Topics: Health & Safety
Historically speaking, past safety metrics were mostly considered when reacting to an event than preventing the event in the first place. However, this system was limited in it’s ability to achieve zero losses. Many organizations are now favoring what are are called “leading indicators” over ... Read More