Found 164 Results Page 1 of 17 Safety Gap Analyses to Reduce Incident Rates at UtilitiesSafety gap analyses are systematic assessments used to identify discrepancies between existing safety measures and desired safety standards. When applied to utility sites, these analyses can significantly contribute to reducing incident rates by addressing and mitigating safety gaps. Here’s how safety gap analyses work in this context: Identifying Current Safety Practices: The first step involves […] Tags: Brooke Sinclair, Risk Assessment, safety, Safety gap analyses, Utilities March 26, 2024 EnSafe Welcomes Steven Hodskins, PE as Charleston Office’s New Business LeadEnSafe is thrilled to announce the appointment of Environmental Engineer Steven Hodskins, PE as our new Business Lead in the Charleston, South Carolina office. In his new role, Steven will be responsible for leading our business development efforts, fostering client relationships, and driving growth opportunities across our environmental and engineering services. “I am thrilled to […] Tags: Business Lead, Charleston, Office, South Carolina, Steven Hodskins March 19, 2024 EnSafe Offers Unique Expertise in Retiring Fossil Fuel PlantsThe retirement of fossil fuel plants is a multifaceted process driven by a combination of environmental, economic, regulatory, and societal factors. Retirement typically is achieved using a four-step process of decommissioning, deactivation, decontamination, and demolition- or as the process is most referred — “D4.” Consulting firms such as EnSafe become an essential element in the […] Tags: Compliance Reporting, D4 process, Data Collection and Analysis, Fossil Fuel Plants, Hazardous Materials Surveys, Industrial Hygiene Air Monitoring and Project Oversight March 4, 2024 Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Engineering SolutionsIn today’s rapidly evolving world, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with engineering projects has become an increasingly exciting prospect. AI can help EnSafe deliver our projects in a faster, more efficient manner, and we are underscoring our commitment to implementing the best available technology through the creation of an AI Workgroup, which has been […] Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, engineering February 23, 2024 Interview with Engineering Team: Implementing Innovative Remediation StrategiesClient/Site: EnPro/Central Moloney Inc. Site, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Project Description: EnSafe was tasked in 2019 with assessing and improving a groundwater pump and treat system, initially installed in 2013 following a Remedial Action Decision Document (RADD) from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in 2007. Since 2020, EnSafe has completed several upgrades and optimizations, […] Tags: groundwater pump and treat system, remediation, Remediation Strategies, system controls upgrades, treatment system improvements, well installations February 21, 2024 EPA Issues Notice for Mandatory PFAS-Related Chromium QuestionnaireThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating a potential correlation between chromium and PFAS contamination. Notices have been issued to wastewater facilities engaged in specific chromium-related metal finishing and electroplating activities, mandating their participation in a Chromium Finishing Questionnaire. The completion deadline for this questionnaire is set for March 1. USEPA Chromium Questionnaire Information According […] Tags: Chromium, chromium-related metal finishing, electroplating activities, EPA, PFAS, Questionnaire, wastewater, wastewater facilities February 15, 2024 Escalating Demands for Sustainability Standards in Engineering and Environmental PracticesThe expectation for engineering and environmental firms to include sustainability components in their projects is increasingly standard practice. More Requests for Proposals (RFPs) include requirements including green building certifications, energy efficiency targets, renewable energy integration, and others as public and private organizations alike prioritize environmentally responsible practices. Several factors contribute to this trend: Global Emphasis […] Tags: Community Engagement, environmental, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Sustainability, Technology January 30, 2024 TSCA Update – EPA Finalizes PFAS Reporting Rule – October 2023On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule requiring that manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report information related to chemical identity, use and volume since 2011. The initial reporting period begins in November 2024. This broad-reaching reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will impact […] Tags: Adam Weissman, EPA, PFAS, Reporting November 15, 2023 Mitigating Environmental and Legal Risks: One Client’s Approach with EnSafe’s HelpEnvironmental stewardship is the name of the game for one of EnSafe’s top clients, CenterPoint Properties, a firm with a focus on investment, development, and management of industrial real estate and multimodal transportation infrastructure across the United States. With an industrial portfolio of over 140 properties in California, Texas, and Florida alone, CenterPoint has taken […] Tags: assessments, CenterPoint, environmental, Mitigating Environmental and Legal Risks, risk management, Thomas Deck November 14, 2023 EnSafe’s Tom Deck Elected Chair of Jacksonville Environmental Protection BoardEnSafe’s Tom Deck, an Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager in our Jacksonville Office, has been elected as Chairman of the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board. Tom will be serving as Chairman for the remaining two years of his final four-year term. “I am truly honored, and excited to serve as the Chairman of […] Tags: Environmental Protection Board, jacksonville, tom deck November 6, 2023 Page 1 of 17 |