Protecting Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
With a record-breaking wildfire season coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, the effort to protect workers exposed to smoke from wildfires poses a number of extra challenges – including the ongoing shortage of N95 masks. Wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can harm health by reducing lung function and aggravating asthma…
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Moisture Management for Construction in Soggy Times
A soggy few weeks in Southern California following a very dry winter season has heightened the moisture management challenges for property developers and construction companies trying to keep their projects dry. Moisture management on construction sites is critical for both environmental safety and a successful build. Moisture problems can lead…
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Spring “Field Work” Provides the Omega Team with an Opportunity to Go to Bat for the Community
At Omega Environmental, a day in the field can mean traipsing through any number of hazards, as part of the work we do helping a wide array of businesses, universities and property managers build and renovate without having to worry about unmanaged environmental problems. But it’s spring and we’re looking…
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Turkey Trot Kicks Off Running Season for Omega Team
It’s road race season here at Omega Environmental and our team hit the road for the first trot of the season recently, crossing the finish line of the Orange County Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving a little soggy, but in good spirits. (As a team specializing in remediation of a…
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The Effect of Wildfire Smoke on Human Health and Property: A Whitepaper
While not as dramatic as the raging flames that produce it, wildfire smoke is a significant concern for residents, property owners and health and government officials dealing with the wide-ranging impact of wildfire season. Wildfire smoke can reach thousands of feet into the atmosphere and be carried by wind currents…
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