Author: Karen Hamel

Karen D. Hamel, CSP, CIT, WACH is a regulatory expert and trainer for HalenHardy. She has more than 26 years of experience helping EHS professionals find solutions to meet regulations and industry standards. Karen is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH), OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer and Hazmat Technician. She serves on the Blair County, PA LEPC.

Process Safety Management (PSM) Overview 29 CFR 1910.119

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Facilities that store or handle above threshold quantities of listed hazardous chemicals must assess process hazards, create comprehensive plans, train employees, and utilize safe work procedures.

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 29 CFR 1910.120

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Employers must create plans that outline safe work procedures and conduct training for anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup.

Shortline Railroad Stays Prepared with Husky Pans

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Case Studies.

Whether it's leaking from locomotives, containers, dispensing stations or waste collection totes; Husky Pans capture oil leaks and drips and let clean rainwater filter through.

HalenHardy Demo at Fort Indiantown Gap Base, PA

Product Demos with the Troops at Fort Indiantown Gap

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in HalenHardy News.

Recently, our team had the honor of conducting demos and introducing several new products to some of the soldiers at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Super Speedy Spill Supply Shipping Service

A 20,000-gallon Oil Spill? We’ve Got You Covered.

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in HalenHardy News, Oil Spills on Land.

At HalenHardy, we know that spills are unpredictable; and that when they happen, products delivered tomorrow are a day too late. Rush orders are just another part of our top-notch customer service.

Simplify Spill Response With Just Two Products

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Oil Spills on Land.

Husky Rugs instantly prevent oil from entering storm drains. Just place them directly on the storm grate and they’ll capture oil while allowing clean water to filter through. Once the drain has been isolated, Husky Strips allow you to contain, channel and corral the spill..