Mobile Computing Improving EH&S Management
Environ.com Acquires Wixel
In related news, Environ.com recently announced that the company has acquired Wixel, Inc., a Denver based developer of waste tracking, management, and regulatory reporting software.
Wixel, Inc., founded in 1988, was a privately-held company providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste tracking software for generators, brokers/transporters, and RCRA treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities. The company’s current line of software products includes: PowerLink, CorpLink, TSDTrax, ServiceTrax, FieldLink, and MiniServiceTrax. Through this acquisition, Environ.com will be able to integrate the best features of both companies’ products to enhance its Waste Manager Software suite.
Robert Johnson, CEO and president of Environ.com said, “Wixel has a reputation for quality software products and outstanding support services. We are excited to bring Wixel’s expert knowledge of the waste software industry into the company. We also look forward to adding Wixel’s talented key players to our team.”
Wix Howard, former president of Wixel and current Vice President of National Accounts for Environ.com, said: “I am delighted to join the management team at Environ.com. The company’s strong leadership, excellent products, and unique position in the industry provide the foundation needed to further develop and deliver leading edge environmental compliance solutions. Combining our companies resources strengthens our product line and gives our customers the option of Desktop, Enterprise Intranet Web Browser, and ASP-hosted software solutions.”
For more information, visit Environ.com or telephone (800) 289-6116, ext. 1.
Insurance Breaks for Software Users
Legends Environmental Insurance Services LLC (Legends) and Environ.com recently announced today a first-of-its-kind agreement whereby users of Environ.com software will be eligible for a reduction in their environmental insurance premiums. This is an exclusive arrangement between Legends and most of the carriers that write environmental coverage, including AIG Environmental® (A++XV), Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co. (A+IX), Royal Surplus Lines (A+XIV), Evanston Insurance Company (A
IX), and Century Surety Insurance Co. (A-VI).
According to Environ.com, more than 60 percent of the Fortune 100 companies and thousands of others who are currently using Environmental Support Solution’s refrigerant, waste, indoor air quality, and related software will qualify for an immediate return on investment. President of Environmental Support Solutions, Robert Johnson said, “We take pride in the fact that our relationship with our customers doesn’t stop with the point of sale. Many of our clients will save thousands of dollars in insurance premiums.”
“Environmental liability insurance is a necessary and affordable way to reduce your risk of environmental loss due to environmental accidents,” said Bill Lohman, principal of Legends Environmental Insurance Services LLC. “With this partnership, Environmental Support Solutions’ clients could save tens of thousands of dollars annually.” “I was so impressed with Environmental Support Solutions’ programs that I asked our Environmental Insurance carriers to offer discounts for companies that demonstrate they use the software. Most have agreed to provide a 10 percent or greater credit for customers who use Environmental Support Solutions’ software due to the reduced risk of infractions shown,” he added. “The industry trend reflects most companies’ desire to take a proactive approach in environmental compliance.”
For more information about Environ.com, visit Environ.com or telephone (800) 289-6116, ext. 1. For more information about Legends Environmental Insurance Services, contact Bill Lohman by telephone at (714) 634-2683 or e-mail at bill@legends-enviro.com.
Draft Guidance for Selecting Radiation Dose Models
On February 21, 2001, the “Draft Approach for Developing a Web Accessible Catalog of Dose and Risk Models and Their Capabilities and Guidance to Users Regarding the Selection of Dose and Risk Models” was published in the Federal Register (66 FR 11010). This draft approach was developed by DOE, EPA, and the NRC through the Cleanup Subcommittee of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS). The document provides model users with guidance and performance
considerations regarding how to select radiation dose and risk assessment models for use in site cleanup activities and decision making. Public comments are due by June 21, 2001.
