New Active Shooter Preparedness Services
– Active Shooter Training;
– Bomb Threat;
– Behavior Intervention;
– Risk Vulnerability Assessments;
– Risk Mitigation; and,
– Emergency Action Plan Development & Auditing Services.
KEHS adds Hydrofracking Air Monitoring to its Suite of Services
(Hollidaysburg, PA) Keystone Environmental Health and Safety Services Inc. (KEHS) is pleased to announce that we can now provide hydrofracking air monitoring for numerous pollutants. This list includes, but is not limited to: Respirable Dust, Silica Quartz, Volatile Organic Compounds (Benzene, Toluene, Xylene (BTEX), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Ethylbenzene) and noise. Hydrofracking can also create other potential hazards including Diesel Particulates, Acid Gases (HCl) Aldehydes, such as glutaraldehyde and unwanted metals such as lead contamination.
Hydraulic Fracturing is used across the country to tap into previously unreachable oil and natural gas locked within deep rock formations. It involves the injection of water, silica sand, and small amounts of chemicals into wells so that oil and/or natural gas can flow out of the well.
A 2010 study by NIOSH found there are worker exposures that need to be managed during this process. In 2012 OSHA/NIOSH published a Hazard Alert on ensuring workers in hydraulic fracturing operations have appropriate protection from silica exposure.
One of your first steps you can take in determining whether or not there are dangerous exposures on a hydrofracking site is personal air monitoring.
“With the most current technology, we will strive to provide our clients with the highest quality service in a cost effective and timely manner. With the economic boom from the Marcellus Shale gas industry, worker safety is a major priority for many skate holders in our region”, said Darin Tornatore, Director of Operations at KEHS.
KEHS Welcomes New Hires
Keystone Environmental Health and Safety Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Shawn McMullen, P.G. has joined our firm as Senior Project Manager and Mr. Carl Weyandt as Staff Scientist. Mr. McMullen will oversee the Environmental Management Department including environmental site assessments and remedial site cleanups. Mr. Weyandt is responsible for remedial system operations, maintenance and environmental sample collection activities. (Pictured left to right: Mr. Carl Weyandt and Mr. Shawn McMullen)
Jessica McCloskey Hired to the Keystone Team
Keystone Environmental Health and Safety Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jessica McCloskey has joined our firm as Office Administrator. Ms. McCloskey will assist our business department with completing invoicing, accounts payable, human resources, and administration.
