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).

How will the new Infrastructure Bill impact your facility’s operations? Webinar

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Webinars.

In case you missed it, watch our December 2021 Webinar, Infrastructure Bill & EPA’s Compliance Initiatives, online now.

LEPCs and SERCs

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

To help mitigate the effects of large-scale disasters and emergencies, SERCs and LEPCs work together to ensure that response plans are in place and first responders have access to the resources they need.

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies.

Spilltration Oil Spill Absorbent Technology

What is Spilltration® Technology?

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in In the Lab.

The Spilltation® Husky family of products are engineered with an innovative filtration and absorption technology that captures oil and sediment while filtering out clean rainwater.

Blown Hydraulic Line? No Worries.

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

No one plans on blowing a hydraulic line. With Spilltration® Husky Oil Filter Rugs, you can get the spill cleaned up in less time than it takes to order replacement parts to get that downed piece of equipment running again.