DOWN IN A HOLE

Your proposal was approved, the monitoring wells were installed, and everything has been running smoothly.  The next sampling event rolls around with no issues...until your field personnel approaches one of the perfectly installed wells and notices it is now leaning some.  Upon further inspection, the slope adjacent to the well has failed.  Put two and two together, and this situation has the potential to compromise the structural integrity of the well.  So what do you do now?

The Carel Corporation has recently faced a similar issue and while the solutions can be many and varied, we chose a down-hole submersible video camera.

The GeoVision down-hole submersible camera is a small camera on the end of a long, flexible cord designed to fit in the casing of the well.  The cord may be attached to a winch for more control in lowering the instrument down the hole and it can rotate 360 degrees for an all around inspection of the well casing.

Video is streamed instantly and the technician can immediately diagnose problems as the image appears on the screen, as well as save the data for later review.   

The video our field personnel shot by the down-hole  submersible camera was reviewed for any secondary damage that might have occurred from the slope failure.  The entire length of the inner casing was visually checked, paying particular attention to the casing joints.  Luckily, no structural damage to the well casing was observed, and the next step, repairing the pad, can be broached.

Environmental Audit Services - Top 10 Reasons to Use ARS Environmental Reviews

Top 10 Reasons to Use The Carel Corporation and ARS Environmental Reviews^TM

1. Audits are based on over 30 years experience and 1,500+ audits
2. Conducted in the same method an expert witness would review a case in preparation for court
3. Customized for your company's internal programs, SOPs and policies
4. Helps identify and focus on areas of opportunity for improvement
5. Consistently reduces environmental regulatory compliance and violation issues
6. Generates a complete Best Practices action plan at the close of the audit
7. Maximizes environmental, regulatory and other internal training programs
8. Reduces the inefficiency of paper and spreadsheet based data collection systems
9. The best way to ensure a company's internal safety programs are propertly implemented and maintained
10. Saves lives, serious injuries and $$ millions

For more information about Environmental Audit Services at The Carel Corporation, please checkout our website at:

http://www.thecarelcorporation.com/environmentalaudits.htm

Environmental Audit Services - Areas Covered by the Audits

Our Environmental Audit Service covers the following areas in a thorough and comprehensive manner:

Waste Management and Recycling

• Outside Housekeeping
• Inside Housekeeping
• Solid Waste Inventory
• Product Substitution
• Records and Reports
• Waste Transportation
• Recyclers and Destination Facilities
• Manifests and Bills of Lading
• Emergency Plans
• Universal Waste
• Recyclable Materials
• Lead Acid Batteries
• Appliance and Equipment Filters
• Vehicle Filters
• Spent Oil
• Aerousel Solvents
• Wipes, Rags and Towels
• Hazardous Spills
• Scrap Metal
• Used Tires
• Traps and Separators
• Electronic Waste
• Asbestos Containing Materials
• Hazardous Workplace Chemicals
• Bulk Storage

Storage Tanks

• Gasoline Tanks
• Diesel Tanks
• Hazardous Substance Tanks
• Used Oil Tanks
• New Petroleum Products Tanks
• Waste Tanks
• Propane Tanks
• Natural Gas Tanks
• Piping
• Dispensing
• Loading and Unloading
• Spills and Releases
• LPST and Corrective Action

General Administration

• Environmental Record Keeping
• Environmental Filing System
• Environmental Incidents
• Records Retention
• Staff Questionnaires
• Employee Training

Storm Water Management

• Pollution Prevention Plan
• Pollution Prevention Team
• Facility Description
• Site Plans
• Potential Contaminants
• Storm Water Controls
• Storm Water Monitoring
• Records and Certifications

Spill Prevention (SPCC Plans)

• Applicability
• Tier I Template
• Tier II Plan

Water Quality

• Sanitary Discharges
• Direct Discharges
• Groundwater/Wells

Air Quality

• Inventory of Stationary Sources
• Estimates of Emissions Inventory
• Fleet Idling
• Criteria Pollutants
• Dispensing Fuel
• Unloading Fuel
• MVAC Refrigerants
• Parts Cleaning and Solvents
• Paint Booth
• Surface Preparation
• Generators
• Halogenated Solvents
• Space Heating
• Building HVAC

In addition, the items being audited can be customized for your company to include standard operating procedures (SOPs), contract requirements, union rules, training programs, etc.

We can also help you with your Storm Water Management and SPCC Plans.

To learn more about our Environmental Audit Services, please checkout out website at:

Environmental Audits

New Service Offering - Environmental Audits

The Carel Corporation is pleased to announce a new service:

Environmental Audits

The Carel Corporation has partnered with Austian's Risk Services, Inc., to use ARS Environmental Reviews^TM to perform the audits. 

The Carel Corporation is also an authorized reseller of ARS Environmental Reviews^TM.

ARS Environmental Reviews^TM is the most powerful/effective tool to train a company's environmental and operation's management team so they can fully comprehend their internal environmental program and regulatory compliance.

ARS Environmental Reviews^TM is the best way to ensure a company's internal environmental program and regulatory compliance are properly implemented and maintained for maximum $$ results.

We will bring you more information about our Environmental Audits Service in future blog posts.

For more information about Environmental Audit Services on our website, please checkout:

http://thecarelcorporation.com/environmentalaudits.htm

For more information about our other Services, please checkout our Services page at:

http://thecarelcorporation.com/services.htm

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

The Carel Corporation will be closed Monday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  If any special arrangements are needed, please feel free to reach us at (817) 337-0112.  Have a wonderful holiday!

THE CAREL CORPORATION WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY




The Carel Corporation will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.  We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 31.  Please contact us at (817) 337-0112 if any special arrangements are needed or if you have any questions.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday.

THE CAREL CORPORATION CELEBRATES ANDREW ROBERTSON’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

This weekend, The Carel Corporation will gather to honor Field Services Manager Andrew Robertson as he becomes the third member of The Carel Corporation ‘10 Year Club’ for his decade of service.

It is a misconception that only postal workers report to work ‘come rain or shine’.  As Field Services Manager, Andrew has trudged through mud, endured freezing rain, blazing sun, and worked until after dark in order to correctly complete what was needed to be done.  He is not one known to cut corners to alleviate the work load or make time.  His dedication to his work is evident in the amount of preparation time he devotes to each job as well as his determination to complete each task given. 

Andrew’s knowledge of each site and his understanding of field equipment has been a beneficial resource not only to himself but also his co-workers.  Andrew is the go to guy concerning questions and problem solving in his area.      

The technical side of his job aside, Andrew has exhibited excellent ethics that would be desired in an employee and colleague.  The obvious would be that he is a hard worker, but he is also honest, dependable, and displays excellent leadership skills as the Field Services Manager.  He always says good morning when he arrives in the office, ‘bless you’ when someone sneezes, and minds his manners.  Now it would be called old-fashioned, but once upon a time that’s just the way you were raised: to be polite, of good character, and to act like you had some values instilled in you.

Andrew grew up with his parents and brother in the DFW area, helping out on the family ranch in Fannin, TX and attending Texas Christian University where he studied Environmental Earth Resources and geology.  While in college he had the opportunity to study geology abroad in Scotland, expanding his knowledge of geologic formations.  Andrew is a recipient of the Eagle Scout award as well as a member of Ducks Unlimited and a supporter of wetland preservation.  For sport he is an avid hunter with a specific interest in bird hunting.  He continues to stay close with his family and spends time with them whenever he can.

As we come together to honor him this weekend, it is but a small token of our appreciation.  Thank you, Andrew, for all of your hard work and dedication to The Carel Corporation.