One nasty byproduct of the Industrial Revolution is the growing prevalence of hazardous materials and pollution. While high-octane petroleum and powerful disinfectants increased factory productivity, our ecosystem became littered with carbon contaminants and viscous sludge, sterilizing microscopic food chains and siphoning drinkable water supplies. To curb wanton environmental destruction, the EPA stepped in to safeguard…
Hazardous materials storage is the compliant protection of dangerous and toxic chemicals. Chemical storage can be as small as a wooden cabinet or as large as a Conex box. While many hazardous materials are necessary for industrial production, they also pose health, safety, and environmental threats. Hazardous materials can exist in a solid, semi-solid, gas,…
OSHA regulations and standards for chemical storage vary upon hazardous classification. While non fire-rated storage is sufficient for protecting nitrogen and certain metals, other chemicals require tougher construction. Flammable storage can be a logistical nightmare for product inventory. No company likes running low on supplies. Supply-chain interruptions affects every stage of production. Product shortages were…
OSHA, under the tutelage of the National Fire Protection Associated, enforces regulations concerning your company’s hazardous material storage area. Each industry that handles hazardous chemicals for producing finished goods or incurring residual hazardous waste must follow hazardous material storage area regulations. A hazardous material is any potentially volatile or dangerous chemical that poses known adverse…
There’s a place for every tool or piece of equipment on the jobsite. Investing in compliant chemical storage ensures compliance, organization, and efficient operations. Hazardous materials stockpiles should always be stored in an OSHA compliant storage container or locker. While the delineation of storage varies upon classification and application, all hazardous materials should be stored…
Flammable chemicals need top-of-the-line protection. Although the National Fire Protection Associated has written more than 300 standards for handling hazardous materials, extra consideration is given to combustibles. Most flammable chemicals have low flash points, or the lowest temperature a chemical concentration can ignite the surrounding air. Flammable chemicals cause an 8,000 average of industrial fires…
Storing large stockpiles of hazardous materials might feel like a herculean endeavor if you’re short on storage space. OSHA , following National Fire Protection Association guidelines – regularly enforce stringent regulations with unmatched bureaucratic efficiency. OSHA requires storage areas must be free of explosive or incompatible materials and stored in a dry and secure storage…
The National Fire Protection Association is the nation’s leading advocate for workplace safety. While the association cannot directly enforce compliance with its recommendations, it is the industry standard for chemical storage guidelines. As of 2023, the NFPA published 300 codes and standards to minimize workplace accidents, fire, and injuries. The influence of this citizen task…
NFPA 30 Section 9.5 guides the proper storage of flammable liquids in compliant safety cabinets. Although powerful accelerants, lubricants, and degreasers keep the wheels of industrial progress chugging, they also come with inherent risks. Flammable liquid fires cause thousands of dollars in structural damage annually. Fortunately, most chemical fires are preventable with a NFPA 30…
A material safety data sheet is the ultimate go-to for handling and storing hazardous materials. Manufacturers and heavy industries should have a MSDS sheet for every classification and type of hazardous material used at your jobsite. For example, a MSDS for ethanol is separate and unique from a propane safety data sheet. Expansive in nature,…