New chemical storage laws could be a costly reality for thousands of businesses nationwide. State legislatures enact chemical storage regulations while updating current legislation every January. Countless businesses are caught off-guard each winter as few regulating bodies offer grace periods for negligent storage practices. Investing in OSHA-compliant fire-rated chemical storage warehouses provides continuous onsite protection for temporary projects. Our talented engineers and metal fabricators manufacture chemical storage protection for your company’s unique environments while protecting employees working tirelessly under tight deadlines.
Why Do Chemical Storage Laws Often Change?
OSHA has developed more than 1,000 workers’ safety standards. Local authorities having jurisdiction, such as building inspectors, fire marshals, and health departments also develop state and county ordinances guiding worker protection on job sites. Most new chemical storage laws follow hazmat incidents. Unfortunately, lawmakers only develop new safety standards when tragedy occurs. An unexpected chemical fire, explosion, or employee injury or fatality predates most new chemical storage standards and regulations. Emerging technologies and new construction equipment also precipitate new chemical storage laws. Staying abreast of changing chemical storage laws is confusing and time-consuming for most companies. Our experienced and knowledgeable building advisors can develop customized storage plans and chemical storage solutions for any workflow, ensuring last state and federal compliance.
More Common Improper Chemical Storage Fines
Most chemical storage fines are avoidable. Improperly closed and mislabeled chemical storage containers constitute most chemical storage fines. Opened drums, totes, and chemical dispensaries can cause polluting leaks, fires, and serious employee injuries. U.S. Hazmat Rentals offers various-sized chemical storage warehouses and lockers for flammable and non-flammable stockpiles.
