pesticide storage

Temporary Pesticide Storage

Failure to invest in compliant temporary pesticide storage can cause irreparable damage from the roots up. Pesticides are complex chemical compounds used commonly to eradicate damage from insects, fungi, rodents and invasive flora. More than 100 different types of pesticides can be found on the market with various uses and countless associated risks. With spring…

Chemical Storage for Tornadoes

Are your dangerous stockpiles of toxic chemicals safe from tornadoes? With a terrifying increase in tornadoes nationwide, heavy industries and manufacturing are particularly susceptible to tornadoes. Chemical storage inventories and manufacturing equipment fall into the dubious category of static collateral. This differentiation in terminology means products and supplies largely stay unmoved unless arduously relocated by…

Food Manufacturing Chemical Storage

A Wisconsin ice cream plant finds itself in a sticky situation following a series of alleged OSHA violations. According to the federal safety regulator, an investigation into the frozen treat confectionary began after a concerning report. Federal authorities claim workers were being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, which is a hazardous chemical used in refrigeration. Unprotected…

flammable materials storage

New OSHA Guidance Address Industry Questions

For the first time in nearly three decades, OSHA is releasing new guidance for the interpretation of process safety management pertaining to dangerous chemicals. While primarily intended for uniformed enforcement guidance of existing regulations, the 103-page document gives companies handling dangerous materials new insight on how federal agents interpret storage guidelines. The new directive requires…

petroleum storage

Petroleum Storage

Compliant petroleum storage is one of the most pressing threats to our vulnerable ecosystems. According to the Department of Energy, every year, about 1.3 million gallons of petroleum products find their way to U.S. waterways by inadvertent discharge or accidental spillage. Most of these unintended discharges result from mismanaged or leaky pipelines and maritime vessels.…

Nebraska Food Processing Co. Faces OSHA Penalties

OSHA’s got beef with a Midwest food manufacturer after a forklift incident led to the amputation of a worker’s fingertip last year. An investigation by the federal agency reveals the worker’s fingertip got caught in a forklift attachment while positioning materials. The worker’s finger was medically amputated a few weeks following the incident. Unsurprisingly, OSHA…

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Hazmat Storage for Retail Stores

No business is immune from noncompliant chemical storage incidents. Every year, thousands of business nationwide find themselves saddled with exorbitant fines due to inadequate storage practices. Now is the perfect time to safeguard employees and customers with fire-rated chemical storage solutions from U.S. Hazmat Rentals. Nearly every business in our economy will come in contact…

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The Importance of Proper Chemical Labeling

There’s no use crying over spilled milk – unless the milk is tainted. Last week, Turners Falls High School students reported an unknown liquid in their chocolate milk containers in the school cafeteria. Fearing a mass contamination event, school officials requested a local hazmat team to investigate the tainted milk further. All students received a…