In maximizing profit margins, most companies are obsessed with transforming raw materials into a finished product. All that matters is the bottom line. Along the way, product engineers can often overlook the insidious and dirty nature of manufacturing. Pollutants and contaminants are the byproducts that we don’t routinely think about during the manufacturing stage. If…
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The stakes for improper chemical storage have never been higher. As part of the proposed Build Back Better Act, OSHA fines for repeated violations could increase to $50,000 from $9,753 and the maximum to $700,000 from $136,532. The proposed hike comes from the House Education and Labor Committee as an effort to crack down on…
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Warehouses are the nerve center of any smooth-running manufacturing plant. Massive stockpiles of inventory and raw materials await distribution under massive steel rafters that support these tremendous storage facilities. While warehouses may look like any other large industrial complex, they support the day-to-day operations and distribution of products. As the base point for assembly lines,…
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Synthetic resins are the predominate precursor chemical used in composite manufacturing. With the help of exothermic, or heat-generating reactions, resins can form powerful chemical compounds that are most commonly used as seals, additives and adhesives. Resin systems generally fall under two categories: thermosetting and thermoplastic. Thermosets are far more prevalent in industrial application. These resins…
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Remodeling can be stressful. While complete overhauls to facilities are necessary to stay competitive, they can ‘gunk-up’ your day-to-day operations. Unlike new construction, which is partitioned off and away from the assembling line, remodeling places employees and dangerous equipment in the eye of the storm. Misplaced products from remodeling can leave employees scrambling while weaving…
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OSHA Paint Storage Regulations provide for safe storage and use of chemical paints and solvents. Learn why paints are regulated and how to properly store them within OSHA and NFPA compliacnce.
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Portable Storage Container Pod Rental Can House Excess Goods And Stockpiles Short-term inventory overstock? Have large-scale projects which require short-term extra storage space? Need a repair and maintenance project that requires a compliant storage solution? Specialization is no longer the key to productivity and longevity in any industry. Versatility and the ability to meet the…
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Funeral homes serve as comforting liaisons for families of departed loved ones and the afterlife. They bring solace in times of uncertainty. Mortuary services and parlors console devastated relatives, who are still reeling from this sudden loss. By helping families cope with the bereavement and internment process, funeral homes remove a heavy burden from the…
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Funeral homes serve as comforting liaisons for families of departed loved ones and the afterlife. They bring solace in times of uncertainty. Mortuary services and parlors console devastated relatives, who are still reeling from this sudden loss. By helping families cope with the bereavement and internment process, funeral homes remove a heavy burden from the…
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A North Carolina manufacturer with a dubious track record of improper chemical storage is again making headlines nationwide for all the wrong reasons. Two workers at Fayetteville company that specializes in recycling animal by-products and super market waste were found unresponsive following a hazmat incident Sunday afternoon. The employees later died and authorities are still…
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