by Mike McFadden | May 10, 2017 | Environmental, Industrial Hygiene
Power plants have a lifespan, and rapid shifts in energy technology and regulations tend to shorten it. So when are power plants ready for retirement? There are a few things to consider. The original use of the plant One of the most significant factors in deciding to...
by Mike McFadden | May 9, 2017 | Environmental, Health & Safety
Rising temperatures might mean vacation for some, but it’s the busy season for construction workers. After all the bidding, planning, and talk about new projects, operations are finally rolling. It feels great to get boots back on the ground, but there is still room...
by Mike McFadden | Apr 9, 2017 | Environmental, Industrial Hygiene
Coming into a new company as an EHS professional can be overwhelming. You’ll have new names to memorize, figure out where the coffee cups live, and on top of it all, learn a million new SOPs. When it comes to regulations, you might have some prior experience dealing...
by Mike McFadden | Sep 13, 2016 | Environmental
The Flint water crisis has been a daily battle for residents since reports of discoloration and atypical taste of water was first being widely reported in 2014. The amount of households affected in Flint is largely unknown, but what is certain is children all over the...
by Mike McFadden | Aug 30, 2016 | Environmental
Amidst the never-ending pile of paperwork and daily routine of putting out fires (hopefully not literally), facility managers are bound to have a few things fall through the cracks here and there. Addressing potential environmental concerns may not be first thing to...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 9, 2016 | Environmental
Air-conditioned offices fall quiet during summer months for many operations as field crews switch their morning routine from catching up on emails to rummaging around storage spaces equipping themselves for days spent outside. We all know time is money (it’s a cliché...
