Improper storage is a cruel and unforgiving precursor for catastrophe. The moment we relent and lower our guard by the slightest degree, impending doom is sure to strike. And when the flames dull and the flood waters recede, there is no recourse for our negligent actions. But you can be sure that you will have to answer to the powers-at-be. To avoid hefty fines and civil penalties, invest in flammable storage buildings from U.S. Hazmat Rentals
Negligence is synonymous with injury and death. There is no reason to downplay the significance of this time tested adage. If you do not take hazardous materials and volatile substances seriously, you will reap the consequences of your actions for years to come. Every week, OSHA and the EPA hand out millions of dollars in civil penalties and fines to companies that improperly store hazardous materials. While larger corporations can withstand this financial shock, many smaller enterprises meet an untimely demise. There’s good reason for such hefty fines and civil penalties, too. Thousands of Americans are injured every year on the job. Compounding this stark reality is the fact that almost all of these injuries could’ve been prevented if not for such an egregious oversight by safety inspectors and project engineers.
U.S. Hazmat Rentals flammable storage buildings can prevent fires, contain spills
You don’t have to look far in the headlines to see the consequences of improper storage either. No other hazardous material incident in or age has so perfectly encapsulated than the recent explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon. While the details remained shrouded in smoke, the general synopsis is that 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, which was supposedly seized by port officials several years ago, exploded in a port warehouse, killing 150 and injury thousands. In a cruel twist of irony, this massive blast was the most destructive incident in this war-torn country. Unlike the civil war and embassy bombings that predated it, this catastrophe could’ve been easily prevented.
Ammonium nitrate is a common fertilizer ingredient, which if allowed to fall into the wrong hands, is also the perfect precursor for explosive devices. Further necessitating and underscoring the importance of proper storage is the prevalence of ammonium nitrate in various industries. Although similar explosions are extremely unlikely, smaller chemical incursions are just as likely if precautions aren’t in place.
U.S. Hazmat Rentals offers a vaulted and venerable line of industry leading chemical storage warehouses and lockers. These affordable turn-key solutions are the perfect stopgap in the temporary storage of hazardous materials, including ammonium nitrate. Explosion proof paneling, lighting and dry fire suppression technology mitigates potential threats. Innovative gated floor sump system emboldens the structural integrity of the chemical storage lockers by safely collecting spills if they were to happen. Compartmentalized shelving allows for the easy storage of pallets and totes from differing classifications of hazardous materials.
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We have the most secure explosive, chemical, and hazardous material storage available on the market. Our standard models are independently Third Party Approved by Factory Mutual and Warnock Hersey. All our Explosive Magazines are designed and constructed to meet the highest security requirements. All our Chemical Storage Buildings meet or exceed NFPA Code 30 specifications, EPA and OSHA standards. All explosive magazines meet Title 27 code of Federal Regulations and Sec.55.11 of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) Regulations for storage, and IME recommendations. We always have Hazmat Chemical Storage Building Rental Units in stock, ready for immediate delivery to your project site. When you need safe storage fast, our chemical rental buildings are the answer.
