Industrial Cleaning Tips
Start Off Sparkling With These Year-End Industrial Cleanup Tips

As the holiday season hums and the new year beckons, don’t let your industrial space get swept away in the festivities. A year-end industrial cleanup isn’t just about sparkling floors and gleaming equipment — it’s a strategic move that boosts safety, efficiency, and your bottom line.

TAS Environmental, your trusted partner in industrial cleaning, brings you expert tips to transform your workspace from year-end clutter to a 2024 productivity powerhouse:

TIP 1: Declutter the Floor

  • Go Vertical. Utilize wall space with shelving, hanging storage solutions, and pegboards. This reclaims valuable floor space and improves accessibility.
  • Pallet Power. Repurpose pallets as makeshift benches, crates, or even raised garden beds. Get creative and eco-friendly!
  • Label Everything. Clearly mark bins, shelves, and equipment with contents and safety information. This saves time and prevents confusion in the new year.

TIP 2: Deep Clean the Machines

Each piece of equipment has specific cleaning needs. Consult the manual and schedule downtime for thorough cleaning and preventative maintenance.

Check for dust build-up, leaks, and worn-out parts in hard-to-reach areas. A clean machine runs smoother and lasts longer.

Always wear appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols during cleaning and maintenance.

TIP 3: Tackle Tanks and Drains

  • Schedule professional tank cleaning for grease, oily, or hazardous waste. Improper disposal can lead to hefty fines and environmental damage.
  • Get regular drain inspections and cleanings to prevent clogs, backups, and potential contamination.
  • Install appropriate filters on equipment and drains to catch debris and prolong the life of your systems.

TIP 4: Let the Light In

  • Replace burnt-out bulbs and consider energy-efficient LED lighting. Brighter workspaces boost employee morale and productivity.
  • Schedule a professional window cleaning to let the natural light in. Sunlight improves mood, reduces eye strain, and saves on energy costs.
  • Strategically placed mirrors can brighten dark corners and visually expand smaller spaces.

TIP 5: Make Deep Cleaning Team-Building

Transform your end-of-year cleanup into a sparkling team-building adventure!

Fuel the fun

Form teams with a mix of skills and personalities. Assign playful team names and matching bandanas for instant cohesion.

Crank up a playlist overflowing with upbeat tunes to keep energy levels high and spirits soaring. Let your team curate the music for extra engagement.

Hide treasures around the space for teams to find or markers that offer points or mini prizes.

Embrace the Competitive Spirit

Set friendly cleaning goals for each team, like collecting the most unusual item or finishing a specific zone the fastest: award the victors bragging rights and small tokens of appreciation.

Implement a point system for different tasks — sorting recyclables, tackling tough grime, or demonstrating stellar safety practices. Let the leaderboard ignite healthy competition and encourage teamwork.

Celebrate the Victory

Post-cleanup, reward your team with a delicious potluck or catered spread. Encourage everyone to bring their favorite dish to share and foster camaraderie.

Acknowledge individual and team contributions. Highlight funny moments, surprising finds, and acts of teamwork during the cleanup. A personalized certificate may add a touch of humor and appreciation.

Snap photos and videos throughout the event. Share them on company channels or create a “Year-End Cleanup Champions” slideshow to commemorate the accomplishment and boost morale.

Remember, a clean and organized workspace is just the beginning. This team-building cleanup bonanza will leave your industrial space sparkling and build stronger bonds, cultivate a sense of shared purpose, and inject a dose of fun into the year-end routine. So grab your gloves, crank up the music, and conquer the clean-up together!

TIP 6: Partner with TAS Environmental Services

For comprehensive industrial cleaning and maintenance, TAS Environmental Services is your go-to partner. We offer:

  • Expert technicians trained in safe, efficient cleaning of industrial spaces and equipment.
  • Cutting-edge, specialized equipment and cleaning solutions for even the most challenging tasks.
  • We tailor our services to your specific needs and budget.

Remember, a clean and well-maintained industrial space isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about safety, efficiency, and a healthy bottom line. By implementing these year-end cleaning tips and partnering with TAS Environmental Services, you can step into 2024 with a sparkling, safe, and productive workspace ready to take on the new year.

With TAS Environmental and these year-end cleaning tips, your industrial space will be ready to conquer 2024!

Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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4 Manmade Disasters With Long-Term Environmental Effects

As we continue to reflect on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, it’s impossible not to think about the long-term effects the chemical spill will have on the environment and immediate community.

Every day more news comes out about the environmental disaster, and we’d like to take some time to reflect on some other man-made issues that had a big long-term impact on the environment.

Here’s a look at 4 disasters and how TAS Environmental Services can use our emergency response team to help prevent similar incidents in your community.

Love Canal

The Love Canal incident occurred in 1942 and was an environmental disaster that exposed thousands of people to hazardous chemical waste. 

The site of the disaster was a neighborhood located in the city of Niagara Falls, New York. 

Hooker Chemical and Plastics Corporation had purchased a canal that ran through the neighborhood and filled it with 21,000 tons of toxic waste. 

The toxins were buried and covered over, but over time, the waste began to resurface and bleed into the surrounding homes and yards. 

This led to severe health consequences for those living in the area, including birth defects and increased cancer rates.  

The incident served as a powerful reminder of how industrial negligence can lead to devastating consequences for both people and the environment.

BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 was one of the worst environmental disasters in history. On April 20th, an explosion on the BP-operated offshore drilling platform caused a massive release of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Over 4 million barrels of crude oil were spilled over 87 days before the wellhead could be capped, adversely affecting wildlife and marine ecosystems across five states. 

The spill profoundly affected many species, including dolphins, sea turtles, and fish populations, that suffered significant losses due to contaminated waters and shorelines. 

Additionally, local communities experienced economic hardship due to lost fishing revenues and tourism dollars. 

At TAS Environmental Services, we take to heart the fact that Industrial accidents can have far-reaching consequences for both people and nature. We offer the communities we serve 24/7 emergency response. This means that in the event of any emergency, natural or manmade, our specialists will respond immediately and help mitigate long-standing problems of an incident.

California Wildfires of 2017

Global warming is a manmade disaster on its own and played a major role in the 2017 California wildfires that devastated over 1 million acres of land. 

Unfortunately, a fair chunk of the fires started from PG&E electric power lines that had come into contact with forestation. Dry temperatures allowed the fires caused to spread quickly, making the 2017 catastrophe one of the largest wildfire events in California state history. 

Air quality was severely impacted across much of the state due to smoke from the blazes, leading to health risks for those living nearby.

As far as the environment goes, vegetation was destroyed on a massive scale as the flames burned through millions of California’s trees. This aspect of the fire alone led to an overall decrease in local biodiversity as many species lost their habitats or perished directly due to fire damage. 

Flint’s Water Crisis

After the city of Flint, Michigan switched its main source of drinking water from Lake Huron to Flint River in 2014, the infamous Flint water crisis began.

The switch of water sources to the contaminated Flint River led to severe contamination of the local water supply with lead and other toxic chemicals as a result of improper treatment and corrosion control measures. This caused serious health issues for many residents, particularly children who were exposed to high levels of lead which can cause permanent damage to developing brains. 

Bacteria such as E. coli were found in some areas due to inadequate chlorination practices by government officials responsible for managing the city’s water system. 

TAS Environmental has many services in place that can help prevent the cataclysmic mistakes like the Flint water crisis. From environmental remediation to hazardous waste cleanup and thorough environmental study capabilities, we can help the communities we serve to make the right decisions regarding how they use the land to benefit the lives of community members.

Tackle Any Environmental Emergency With TAS Environmental Services

Environmental emergencies can have repercussions that haunt communities for generations. When an incident occurs in your locale, it’s vital to have a team like TAS Environmental on your side for fast response and solutions that deliver on our promise for your community’s safety.

Whether you’re experiencing the aftermath of a natural disaster or suffering an unfortunate incident like those in East Palestine, we’re here for you.

Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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How Can Environmental Remediation Help Your Community in 2023

Environmental remediation is an important concept, especially in today’s world, where environmental destruction is a global concern. Remediation reduces or eliminates ecological pollutants in soil, water, and air.

TAS Environmental Services practices remediation techniques in the communities we serve that help ensure environments get properly restored after pollution or an environmental incident and remain safe for current and future generations.

We’re welcoming a new year, and now is the time for community leaders to start thinking about how they can positively impact their local environment. If your community doesn’t have an environmental remediation partner on hold for emergencies and special projects, here are some key reasons why you should work with TAS for remediation services in 2023.

Remediation Improves the Quality of Previously Developed Lands

When we remediate an environment, we focus on restoring contaminated land to a safe and usable state while preserving existing natural resources.

When TAS steps in to restore polluted land, our process usually involves removing or treating hazardous materials, such as oil spills or chemical leaks that have damaged surrounding water, soil, and wildlife.

Additionally, we can restore habitats for wildlife and reintroduce native plants and animals into an area. By doing so, we can restore degraded environments and ensure they remain healthy for years to come.

Environmental Remediation is Great for Human Health

Environmental remediation involves the removal of hazardous materials from contaminated sites to improve human health in the communities where TAS Environmental Services provides the service. This process can prevent future environmental damage and reduce risks associated with specific contaminants. Remediation also helps reduce exposure to dangerous pollutants and toxins in areas where people live, work, and play.

Environmental pollutants and toxins can have an incredibly detrimental impact on human health. Contaminants in the air, water, and soil can cause various adverse health effects, from minor respiratory irritations to more severe illnesses such as asthma or cancer.

Remediation helps mitigate current and future community members’ risks as they share an environment.

Remediation Guides Your Future Environmental Decisions

Environmental remediation provides a clean and safe environment for people living in affected areas and valuable information that community leaders can use to make better decisions about how to use that land in the future.

By understanding what was present before remediating a site and what has been removed during the process, we gain insight into potential risks associated with using that space for different purposes. This knowledge helps us assist community leaders in planning wisely when deciding how best to use remediated lands going forward.

Your Land Becomes More Valuable and Useful

In addition to improving safety, environmental remediation also increases land productivity by restoring habitats for native plants and animals and introducing new species into an area.

We can also reintroduce water sources into an area that further enhances land productivity by allowing for agricultural activities such as farming or ranching on previously unusable land. By doing so, we can restore degraded environments while providing additional resources for communities in need of fresh produce or livestock products.

Step Up for Your Community’s Environment Today, With TAS Environmental Services

Are you part of a community committee and uncertain of your responsibilities regarding environmental remediation? TAS Environmental Services, headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has been at the forefront of this area for a century! We offer remediation services across the South and Midwest. Reach out to us today to learn more about our environmental solutions.

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