Express Environmental Corp is committed to the safety and security of our clients, our employees, the general public, and the environment. Our industry is obligated to adhere to the laws and safety measures required in the transportation, handling, and disposal of waste substances. Our “hazmat” personnel (including independent contractors) receive full training and certification as required by the United States Department of Transportation, to operate according to our safety and security procedures. Our fleet operators are fully licensed and trained in the use of our trucks and equipment, as required under California law. All waste pickups are transported and disposed of according to federal and state regulations.
Our Sr. Toxic Materials Specialist, Lenny Rodgame, with over 29 years of experience in our specific industry, has designed numerous courses and has provided training in a classroom setting, as well as on-site. Training presentations utilize professionally-produced videos with accompanying handouts, exercises and quizzes. By using a modular approach in training, EEC assures that our employees are fully trained for their assigned tasks. This is achieved by documenting and tracking successfully completed course modules, thereby certifying individual employee training as meeting specific requirements.
EEC has implemented a Safety and Security Program in order to provide every employee and customer with a safe and worry-free service experience. This program outlines the procedures used to prevent any possible emergency situations, injuries and occupational illness. We urge all of our employees to help us implement this plan and to continuously improve our safety efforts. Successful accident prevention is only possible with the active participation of all employees; therefore all employees must comply with the requirements of this program. Express Oil Co uses the following methods to communicate with our employees regarding safety issues:
All Hands Safety Meetings
All employees attend regular meetings which include safety-related topics on the agenda. All hands safety meetings are conducted at least monthly. During these meeting an open forum discussion is encouraged and topics for discussion include injuries and near misses, as well as how to prevent accidents on the job.
Safety Inspections
Safety inspections are conducted daily. This includes the pre-trip inspection of our vehicles, personal protective equipment (ppe), and verification of correct manifests, work orders, labels, and other necessary supplies. The purpose of these inspections is to identify problems and correct the situation immediately, before our vehicles leave the yard.
Safety Training
All employees receive safety training prior to starting work and whenever the hazards in their working environment change. Refresher training may be conducted from time to time to ensure all employees retain the necessary safety-related information.
Safety training includes review of appropriate Codes of Safe Practices, emergency evacuation procedures, proper use and limitations of personal protective equipment utilized by the employee, and review of additional hazards and proper handling procedures in the applicable working environment.
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