Karen D. Hamel

New Pig Corporation

Karen D. Hamel is technical education manager for New Pig Corporation of Tipton, PA. In 1985, New Pig invented the first contained absorbent, the Original PIG Absorbent Sock, changing leak and spill management. The company has grown to be a multi-channel, multi-brand supplier of innovative liquid management solutions to industrial, institutional and fleet facilities in more than 40 countries, with products, services and technical expertise to help keep workplaces clean and safe.

A best practice to help to ensure efficiency and promote safety is being prepared for spill containment and cleanup. It may also be a regulatory requirement, as the U.S. EPA requires facilities that handle hazardous wastes and large quantities of oil to have plans in place to prevent spills and to respond to them when they do happen.
Guidelines for containing and cleaning up spills in the shop.
March 10, 2016
Awareness of the regulations surrounding the use of hazardous substances, and training technicians how to handle them, helps protect shop personnel and the environment.
Tips for Selecting Spill Kits and Absorbents
April 16, 2014
Especially when greening shops
June 9, 2010