Author: Karen Hamel

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

Incidental Spill Response

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

Most spills aren’t emergencies—but your team needs to know the difference. Learn how to identify incidental spills and respond safely with a clear, easy-to-follow process.

Storm Drain Inlet Protection Test: Grizzly Mat Performance Results

Storm Drain Inlet Protection Torture Test: Real-World Performance of Grizzly Mat

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in In the Lab, Stormwater Solutions.

Can storm drain inlet protection maintain flow during severe storms? See how Grizzly Mat performed in a real-world torture test.

When Stormwater Plans Aren’t Enough

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Stormwater Solutions, Webinars.

Your stormwater plan covers a lot—but it can’t cover everything. Learn 7 external risks that can catch facilities off guard and how to keep your team prepared.

Proven Secondary Containment Solutions – Without the Cement Walls

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Secondary Containment.

Concrete? Overrated. Discover portable secondary containment that goes where you go.

Eight Pollution Prevention Solutions

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Webinars.

Tired of overcomplicated BMPs? Learn 8 smarter, simpler solutions your crew will actually use.

Filter Out Stormwater Pollutants with Stormtration™ Solutions

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Stormwater Solutions.

Prevent stormwater pollution with Stormtration™ Solutions—engineered to filter heavy metals, sediment, oils, and more.

Optimize Pollutant Capture of Construction Site Stormwater Runoff

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in HalenHardy News, Stormwater Solutions.

Discover how Stormtration™ Char21™ is revolutionizing stormwater management with advanced pollutant capture technology.

Electric Utility Tackles Oily Water Discharge with HalenHardy Decanters

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in HalenHardy News, Oil Leaks Under Equipment.

See how BGE used HalenHardy’s Decanter to build a prototype that slashed cleanup costs by 90%.

Facility Response Plans for CWA Hazardous Substances 40 CFR 118

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Get a quick overview of Facility Response Plans (FRPs) for CWA Hazardous Substances under 40 CFR 118. Discover the key requirements and criteria to ensure compliance.

Facility Response Plans for Worst-Case Scenario Discharges of Hazardous Substances