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Portable Safe Rooms Can Protect Oil Field Workers

Midwestern oil fields, which strive to meet our basic energy needs, reside in a perilous state. Running nearly the entire length of Tornado Alley, drilling operations and surplus oil storage tanks remain a prime target for tornadoes. Located in wide open areas, vulnerable equipment and volatile energy stockpiles create a venerable powder keg of destruction.…

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Compliant Temporary Storage Can Prevent Permanent Damage

Not all chemical storage dilemmas require a permanent solution. Renovations, ongoing construction work or project relocation can expose hazardous materials to accelerants or errant sparks. While otherwise stored under lock and key, hazardous materials become an afterthought as crews leave these dangerous chemicals by the wayside. In the confusion of reconfiguring operations or expanding the…

What size chemical storage locker do I need?

What Size Chemical Storage Locker Do I Need?

Compliant chemical storage isn’t a one-size fits all mentality. There are many variables to consider when securing proper storage for the job-site. Does your chemical stockpile contain flammable items? Are you trying to store non-compatible items? How does temperature affect you chemicals and how will fluctuations affect their composition? These are all important questions to…

Russian Forces Seize Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor

An unprovoked invasion of Russian forces in the Ukraine could trigger a chain reaction of nuclear contamination in eastern Europe. After years of relative dormant activity, the infamous Chernobyl reactor is glowing fiery red. In the early stages of last week’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces seized the reactor site, which continues to ooze lethal…

Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer Plant Skirts Disaster as Authorities Monitor Tense Situation

Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is one of the most volatile substances in any chemical arsenal. Most commonly used in fertilizers and explosives, commercial grade bulk supplies are like a primed powder keg. In concentrated amounts, ammonium nitrate can level entire city blocks in one fell swoop. Explosions from improper ammonium nitrate always end in catastrophe. In…