Future Environment Designs (FEDTC) wishes everyone a Happy Labor Day weekend! We hope everyone takes the time to remember that today we are celebrating the contributions of the labor movement to the development and achievements of the United States of America (USA). Many workers have sacrificed their lives in making these achievements. On average, almost 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. Over 20 times as many die from occupational diseases, many due to exposure to hazardous substances many years before they died (for example, asbestos, silica, and coal dust) or from COVID-19 acquired at work. It is important to remember those who made these sacrifices while working on the job. These sacrifices also cost businesses profitability and increase workmen's compensation costs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a tool to show the impact different types of injuries cost businesses.
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Monday, September 05, 2022
Future Environment Designs Celebrates Labor Day by Remembering Those Who Made Sacrifices!
Monday, August 29, 2022
International Sales Director of FermionX will be Joining Our September 19 Project Sample Technician/Project Monitor Refresher Course
Future Environment Designs Training Center (FEDTC) in our August 2022 Safety Suzy Newsletter proudly announced that the International Sales Director of FermionX, Dan Crothers will be attending our Monday, September 19, 2022, Project Sample Technician/Project Monitor Refresher course. FermionX, Ltd. is a UK electronics manufacturer of industrial product brands including the Airbox Sampling Pumps. Dan Crothers has filled sales, marketing, and senior leadership roles in the company, Dan brings extensive product sales and electronic manufacturing experience with in-depth knowledge of the company’s supply chain and quality processes. Originally from New Zealand, Dan spent 15 years in UK and Singapore developing global sales and distribution channel management for FermionX product brands in North America, Asia Pacific Region, and the Middle East.
Dan Crothers |
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The 2022 PACNY's 8th Annual Pro-AM Fishing Tournament Was A Success, Again!
Well, the annual salmon fishing trip was a success, again! We had a great time and enjoyed the time on the lake. We took the 8th Annual journey to Point Breeze to participate in the Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (#PACNY) Salmon Fishing Pro-Am Derby. This year 18 boats participated in the derby. We left Orchard Creek to fish the Great Lake of Ontario at 6 AM. Future Environment Designs (#FEDTC) was represented by Ms. Sheryl Exposito, Ms. Veronica Hansen-Garcia, Mr. Matt Dech, and Mr. Angelo Garcia, III, and we were in the same boat as last year's "Catchin Hell" piloted by Captain Tom. This year we hoped to defend the trophy we won last year.
Sunrise from our Hotel Room in Warwick |
- Cornerstone - Sunrise II
- Cornerstone - Legacy
- Expert Environmental - get Hooked
- Expert Environmental - Richmond 4
- Expert Environmental - Lucas
- AAC Contracting - Bite Me
- Future Environment Designs - Catchin’ Hell
- US Ecology - Shotgun
- US Ecology - Bait Master
- Abscope Environmental - Reel Excitement
- Metro Environmental - Rusty Lure
- Paradigm Environmental - Trolling Tails
- Lozier - Screem
- Sessler Environmental Services - Intimidator
- First On-site - Creeper
- Aramsco - Mister
- Aramsco- Lake Runner
- United Rentals - Tomahawk
Expert 1/Get Hooked won Big Fish & Aramsco/Mister won Big Box |
Saturday, July 09, 2022
AHERA Bulk Sampling Rules and Other Requirements that Apply to Asbestos Surveys.
EPA Clarifies Miscellaneous Materials Sampling - RePublished
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
PACNY's 2022 25th Annual Environmental Conference is Back! Part Two.
After the lunch break at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, the Professional Abatement Contractors of New York's (PACNY's) 25th Annual Environmental Conference continued for the rest of the day on Thursday, March 3, 2022, and into the next day Friday, March 4, 2022.
Ms. Elizabeth Kirkland, Senior Industrial Hygienist of New York State Department of Labor's (NYSDOL's) Asbestos Control Bureau |
The conference continued with Ms. Elizabeth Kirkland, Senior Industrial Hygienist of New York State Department of Labor's (NYSDOL's) Asbestos Control Bureau (ACB), her presentation was on "Industrial Code Rule 56 Deficiencies: Common NYSDOL Inspector Observations." Her presentation was entertaining and eye-opening on the common deficiencies she found when performing inspections at asbestos abatement project sites. The next presentation was Mr. Kevin Hutton, President & CEO of EAST Centers of NY, LLC, presenting on “Mold Work Practices: Should, Shall, Must, Recommended, Required?” His presentation discussed the difference between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mold guidelines and similar guidelines, versus the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) S520 Standard. It seemed to be a plug for the IICRC S520 standard.
Panel Discussion on the Value of Sampling in Post Remediation Verification |
After a break in the Exhibitor Hall, the last presentation was a panel discussion on mold regarding the “Value of Sampling in Post Remediation Verification”. The panel consisted of Brian King, President of HSE Consulting Services, LLC, Jack Springston, Industrial Hygiene Services Manager and Training Director of Atlas Technical, and Russel Vent, General Manager of Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Rochester, NY with Kevin Hutton posing the questions for the panelists. The panelists did a great job responding to the questions and giving excellent answers, Russel Vent's questions resulted in very interesting discussions regarding post-remediation verification. As in the past, the first-day presentations ended with the Vendor Reception in the Exhibitor Hall with pass-around food, hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar (see video below).
Mary Anne Kaputa, President and CEO of Adirondack Operations, LLC |
After a short break, the final presentation was the NYSDOL Roundtable with Questions & Answers Session which included: Ms. Amy Phillips, the Director of the NYSDOL ACB Program; Mr. Edward Smith, P.E., Program Manager of the NYSDOL Engineering Services Unit; Mr. Kirk Fisher, new Program Manager of NYSDOL ACB & Enforcement; & Paul Demick, Associate Safety & Health Inspector representing the NYSDOL Licensing & Certification Unit.
Ed Smith, Paul Demick, Kirk Fisher, & Amy Phillips, the NYSDOL Roundtable. |
Mr. Ed Smith, P.E. mentioned that a wrap and cut Applicable Variance was imminent. In addition, when filing a variance application only the application and the check need to be mailed. The supporting documentation can be sent by email. Many of the questions during the Q&A were related to hard cards, licenses, delays in processing applications, and violations. The conference ended with the usual networking lunch. It was a good beginning to bringing back the PACNY Environmental Conference and look forward to a more diverse conference next year.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
The PACNY's 8th Annual Pro-Am Fishing Derby Is Happening on July 6th, 2022
The Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY) is accepting registrations for the 8th Annual Pro-Am Fishing Derby until June 22, 2022. The Salmon Fishing Derby will be on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. For more information contact Mr. Darren Yehl, of Cornerstone Training Institute.
The winner weighing in at 25.66 lbs. |
Future Environment Designs and the Catch 'N' Hell Team
We are looking forward to defending the Trophy. A great big THANK YOU to Darren Yehl for organizing this Tournament! Look forward to seeing you soon on the water and afterward at the buffet!
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