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Provided risk communication training and developed crisis response that allowed facility to quickly resolve issues surrounding a urea barge spill in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Provided for effective communications with both internal and external audiences, including emergency responders, to manage the crisis and mitigate its impacts on the organization.
Devised communication strategy and media response to answer questions raised by the media about the safety of fish around oil platforms in the Gulf of Thailand. Trained upper management and frontline personnel in working with press and public. Managed health and ecological risk assessments to determine the potential for human health effects from mercury in the Gulf.
Established and conducted major oil company’s corporate risk communication training program that is used widely at facilities worldwide. Drafted the corporate Risk Communication Policy, which provides guiding strategy for health, environment, and safety professionals to use in speaking to the public.
MARCOR Remediation, Inc.
The Environmental Support Zone
Three elements are required to support mold growth — water, food, and a stable environment. Aside from water leaks, water in this case can refer to high relative humidity. If humidity is higher that 60%, mold spores can grow spontaneously in the area, and carbon-based materials such as paper and wood products will absorb enough moisture to sustain growth. Food sources may include unconfined cellulose (paper, dust) and wood products. A stable environment for mold translates to no sunlight and limited airflow, with little …
The Phylmar Group, Inc.
Please feel free to use this straight forward dialog to address issues dealing with mold in your organization:
MOLD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What are molds?
Molds are simple, microscopic organisms, present virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds, along with mushrooms and yeasts, are fungi and are needed to break down dead material and recycle nutrients in the environment. For molds to grow and reproduce, they need only a food source – any organic material, such as leaves, wood, paper, or dirt— and moisture. Because molds grow by digesting the …
Mold Removal Project
A major bank company contracted MARCOR Remediation, Inc., (MARCOR) to perform mold remediation at nearly two-dozen branch locations in California. The amplified mold growth was primarily caused by water infiltration from irrigation and roof drains, as well as from other piping. At one location, the toxic mold contamination levels were such that CalOSHA “red tagged” the facility. This “red-tag” closure prevented non-protected individuals from entering the building.
Prior to actual mold removal at this branch, a series of containment barriers were installed in various locations, including the vault, and …
The Phylmar Group, Inc.
Understanding the value of the Internet for businesses selling products has yet to be fully calculated, however for industrial hygiene consultants this new medium of distribution has instantly created another stream of revenue from clients who may have otherwise been unaware of their existence. The Internet has opened up an entire prospect pool for small to medium-sized industrial hygiene consulting firms who were previously bound to traditional methods of marketing and word-of-mouth referrals. Larger competitors in the industry, with many offices and dedicated business development personnel, were …
The Phylmar Group, Inc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Risk communication is part of the science of risk assessment and the process of risk management. This course is designed to assist those responsible for environmental, health or safety issues effectively communicate risk information to employees, community members, and the media. You will gain an understanding of how risk is perceived and learn the best approaches to communicating risk. Sharpen your risk communication presentation skills through role playing and mock media interviews. Develop your own crisis management plan. Understand which computer-based applications can be used successfully …
Presenters and sessions at the National Town Meeting for a Sustainable America clearly indicated that the United States and the entire world are on the road to sustainability. Experts agreed that defining and achieving environmental sustainability will be an important goal for everyone in the 21st century, and if current trends continue…
