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CARE Makes Green Decisions Easier
EES recently shared a post regarding health care sustainability. It focused on the importance of making environmentally conscious and...
Heather Cummings
Mar 1, 20111 min read
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Maximize Boiler Efficiency Now
This interesting new technology is from one of the equipment vendors we interact with. EES does not endorse this system and has no...
Tom Petersen
Feb 25, 20114 min read
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The EPA’s Pharmaceutical Disposal Position
In early September the EPA released a draft for Best Management Practices for Unused Pharmaceuticals at Health Care Facilities. The...
Heather Cummings
Feb 11, 20111 min read
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Federal Government to Pioneer E-Waste Reduction
President Barack Obama recently announced a cross-agency task force to combat electronic waste (e-waste). TheCouncil on Environmental...
Heather Cummings
Jan 14, 20111 min read
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40 Years of the EPA...Thank You!
The New York Times recently ran an article regarding the success of the EPA. Given the current political comments regarding the agency,...
Heather Cummings
Dec 14, 20101 min read
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Electric Rate Cap Expiration
Now that the holiday season is upon us, the new year is just around the corner. With the new year comes many changes, one of which...
Heather Cummings
Dec 3, 20102 min read
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Beyond Compliance: U.S. EPA Joins Green Movement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long been the “cop on the beat” and “judge & jury” regarding environmental enforcement in...
Tom Petersen
Sep 24, 20102 min read
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Plan Now for Electric Rate Caps Expiring
With the electric rate caps set to expire this year in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, EES has been developing strategies for our clients to...
Tom Petersen
Jul 2, 20102 min read
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USP 797 for Compounding Sterile Preparations
On March 3, 2010, I attended a webinar hosted by Emlab P&K (http://www.emlab.com). The topic related to USP 797 and was presented by...
Tom Petersen
Mar 15, 20102 min read
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Industry Makes Green While Going Green
Major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain...
Tom Petersen
Oct 2, 20082 min read
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Mid-Atlantic Electronics Recycling (e-Cycling)
The U.S. EPA Region 3 eCycling Team is helping to recycle and reuse increasing amounts of end-of-life electronics. And, they are making...
Tom Petersen
Jun 3, 20081 min read
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Energy, Benchmarking and Sustainability
EES is working with several energy experts so that we may better serve our clients as they cope with rising energy costs. This post was...
Tom Petersen
Jun 2, 20082 min read
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6 Ways to Control Infections During Construction
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Tom Petersen
Apr 25, 20081 min read
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Environmental Management Systems for Hospitals and Universities
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Tom Petersen
Apr 14, 20081 min read
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NESHAP For Area Sources
Due to the large number of Area Source National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Area Source NESHAP) being promulgated at...
Tom Petersen
Apr 3, 20084 min read
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Cost-Effective Steps To Reduce Harmful Practices In Your Medical Facility
Changing policies and procedures is difficult for any large organization, and a hospital is no exception. Budget and time concerns can...
Tom Petersen
Mar 2, 20083 min read
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Beyond Compliance - EPA Performance Track Program
About 8 years ago, EPA began its Performance Track Program (PTP). This program is an effective way for facilities to demonstrate a strong...
Tom Petersen
Mar 1, 20082 min read
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New Homeland Security Rules May Apply To You
On Friday, November 2, the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released (through a pre-publication notice) the final Appendix A...
Tom Petersen
Nov 3, 20072 min read
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Environment of Care - Committees
EES Healthy Environment is the second post in our series on the implementation, maintenance and continued improvement of the Joint...
Tom Petersen
Oct 1, 20072 min read
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10 Elements for Improving Environmental Performance and Compliance
On September 12, EES hosted a breakfast seminar on the U.S. EPA’s environmental compliance Audit Policy as it applies to hospitals and...
Tom Petersen
Sep 20, 20075 min read
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EES has been providing environmental health & safety consulting and engineering services for more than 25 years, serving healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace and higher education organizations across the United States and Canada.
President and Engineer Tom Petersen, P.E. has more than 36 years of environmental engineering, health & safety and process safety experience.
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