US Children in Constant Danger of Chemical Exposure About a month ago, the Center for Effective Government released an analysis of schools in relation to the location of facilities that report to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program. The online interactive map can be viewed and analyzed here. The overwhelming amount of facilities that…
The International Code Council The International Code Council (ICC) is a national association of 57,000 worldwide members with multitudes of partnerships with affluent global organizations, businesses, and governments. Their goal is a noble one, to build safer and more environmentally friendly communities. How do they do it? By creating specific standardized codes that are respected…
The Hazard Rating System Many businesses across the United States deal with and use various chemicals in order for their business operations to flow smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Understanding the hazard rating system that is available to the public is essential to the safety of those who not only use the chemicals directly, but…
The Hazard Rating System In today’s society, we are dependent on multitudes of chemicals for a vast amount of tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning, power, repellant, and maintenance. Employers and business owners of all types need and use some sort of chemical storage devices in order to safely keep their necessary materials on…
Fire Inside a Storage Tank Yesterday around noon, a fire began for unknown reasons inside a storage tank containing ferrous sulfate owned by a company called Pencco. Fortunately, all employees were evacuated and no injuries have been reported; we were lucky that ferrous sulfate isn’t an incredibly hazardous material. Also, due to the quick respondents…
In order to ensure total compliance, don’t wait before getting the proper storage building or locker. Make sure you’re educated in the proper storage procedures related to your hazardous materials. Here are some safe practices to protect your workers and your environment. Basic Hazmat Storage Compliance Guidelines Always segregate incompatible materials. Incompatible materials, when stored…
If your workplace handles hazardous materials, you probably have a Director of Environmental Health and Safety. This person is essential to help the workplace maintain a safe environment and to ensure that all workers adhere to safety procedures. A Director of Environmental Health and Safety makes sure your business is compliant with local and federal…
The Hazard Rating System The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the organization that created this helpful and potentially life-saving system of chemical classification. The hazard rating system they designed is called the NFPA 704 Diamond, and it classifies chemicals numerically from 0 to 4 based off of four attributes. The higher the number, the…
NFPA Hazard Label Identification & Rating System The NFPA 704 Diamond is a standardized label created by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to quickly and easily convey the hazards of chemicals and other hazardous materials. It is often referred to as the “fire diamond” because it is primarily used for emergency response situations, especially…
A few days ago, the anniversary for one of the worst American industrial accidents came and went. It was a sad day, felt throughout the nation, and made worse by the fact that almost nothing has been learned by the mistakes that were made. The Tragedy On April 17, 2013 there was a fire at…