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…
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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…
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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…
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NFPA 30 Section 9.5 guides the proper storage of flammable gases. Flammable gases are most commonly used for space heating, curing, heat treating, and as fuel for machines. 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…
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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,…
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NFPA 30 addresses the unique threats of flammable liquids. While expansive, NFPA 30 regulations are your guideline to securing compliant flammable storage protection. NFPA 30 requirements are the industry standard for verifying proper procedures while mitigating potential risks. According to the NFPA, any flammable liquid must be kept in OSHA approved chemical storage warehouses or…
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Don’t Have Compliant Flammable Storage? All it Takes is One Errant Spark to Cause Catastrophe. Flammable storage is an afterthought until it becomes a compelling force for change when disaster strikes your workplace. Firefighters responded to an estimated average of 8,000 industrial fires between 2017 and 2021, resulting in five deaths and hundreds of injuries.…
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Unlike our polluted ecosystem, federal chemical storage practices are crystal clear. Any industrial manufacturer that engages in negligent storage practices is culpable in resulting hazmat incidents. No industry operates in a vacuum. What happens down the road, or upstream can have a debilitating effect on surrounding communities and water supplies. Federal regulations aim to curb…
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There’s one golden rule of construction we don’t have to repeat: jobsites are full of hazards. Heavy machinery, loud and harried environments, and a general penchant for the mayhem that comes with so many moving parts create an environment conducive to accidents and injuries. Although federal OSHA regulations address most of the concerns, there’s one…
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When it comes to chemical incidents and environmental incursions, there are no such things as isolated events. While accidental pollution and contamination of any magnitude are always a cause of concern, spills that occur during transit take on a more sinister moniker. Waterways are particularly vulnerable to widespread contamination as microscopic toxins can infiltrate groundwater…
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