New and ongoing construction projects present a host of unique problems for general contractors.
Along with the everyday headaches that come with project management, stressed out managers must also work quickly to resolve setbacks that lurk behind every pillar of success. Subcontractors often bail at the last second – often, leaving the project manager to accept the full responsibility. Logistical mishaps, such as late deliveries, can set a project weeks behind. Then there are the intangibles and unknown disaster and accidents that can happen at any time on any job site in America.
Catastrophe doesn’t give advance notice. Disastrous fires can start with the smallest of errant sparks. Cataclysms seldomly come alone. Take for example last year’s Hurricane Harvey that struck Houston. Along with the path of destruction left by the storm, the embattled citizens were left to contend with the reverberating effects of a chemical spill. This unspeakable tragedy was only exacerbated by the storm’s flooding.
Stay dry with U.S. Hazmat Rentals
Natural disasters, especially flooding, can bury any construction project under a deluge of debris and chemicals. From 2011-15 the average flood insurance claim for commercial and construction properties was approximately $90,000, according to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Not only can torrents ravish equipment from a job site, but they can also damage chemical containers, creating a hazmat incident in a matter of seconds. Along with costly property damage and exorbitant clean-up fees, contractors can also be slapped with hefty fines from the EPA for allowing these dangerous toxins to escape into the natural environment, regardless if these spills were considered an act of God.
Outdoor Storage Lockers
To avoid the unfathomable destruction caused by flash flooding, which typically occurs with little or no warning, contractors can rest assured that dangerous chemicals are protected with a storage locker from U.S. Hazmat Rentals. Our Outdoor Storage Lockers are designed for the highest safety in outdoor chemical storage and would make for a suitable solution to storing chemicals in flood prone areas. Built from 12-gauge steel, these storage lockers are up to the task of withstanding powerful torrents. They are also easy to move, so when your project moves to a new phase of building, you can simply move them to the new construction zone.
Non-Fire Rated Chemical storage
Non-Fire Rated Chemical storage units would also be a practical solution in storing pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers in areas that have experienced flooding in the past 100 years. All nonflammable chemical storage buildings come equipped with lighting, mechanical exhaust fan, premium 12-gauge steel construction, spill containment sump and are movable with a forklift.
Don’t wait until it’s too late
By the time the first drops of rain have fallen from a heavy thunderstorm, you have likely surpassed your window of opportunity in securing industry leading protection from disastrous floods. To avoid embarrassing media coverage and civil penalties due to careless in chemical storage, contact U.S. Hazmat Rentals today for a free consultation.
