Hurricane Dorian’s tumultuous tour of the Atlantic came to an anticlimactic fizzle last week as the storm’s anticipated landfall along the eastern seaboard did not reach the epic proportions forecasters initially anticipated. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the inhabitants of the Bahama Islands, which received the brunt of the storm’s full force. At…
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Hospitals are probably the last place you would expect to see a hazmat response. In fact, most hazmat incidents end at a hospital as the injured or contaminated person is driven frantically to the emergency room. Unfortunately, these respites or places of refuge are prone to the ill-effects of biohazards as these facilities typically contain…
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Disaster is often the predecessor to a full-blown catastrophe and as the 2019 hurricane season shifts into high gear, we would be wrong if we didn’t advise on you on how improper storage of hazardous materials can prove costly during a storm. National weather forecasters are already predicting a busier than normal season in the…
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As humans, we have created and live in a dangerous dichotomy between invasive manmade chemicals and the natural environment they threaten to destroy. Hazardous materials are a necessary component of modern society. Despite their sometimes-sinister connotation, the inclusion of such substances are crucial to new construction the repair of existing buildings. With such awesome power…
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Nothing brings a room to life like a fresh coat of paint. But with each stroke of the paint brush, our otherwise focused minds can drift further and further away from the importance of proper chemical storage. To keep your contracting business solvent, consider in investing in a flammable storage building from U.S. Hazmat Rentals…
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Perhaps the most profound moments of sadness can be traced to what could’ve been. Dreams and ambition are a driving force in our society. Without an impetus or a vision, our world would not bear witness to the transformations that unfold around us daily. If we didn’t have goals or desires, how would any…
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Independence Day celebrations, primarily shooting off fireworks, are the quintessential American tradition. These brilliant displays of bursting color are what the holiday is all about. Seriously. You can’t get any more American than setting off a bunch of bottle rockets, sparklers or M-80s. The only Patriotic icons that bleed darker shades of red, white and…
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A recent chemical incident in Torrington, Connecticut, has proven that like so many other lessons in life, the importance of properly storing hazardous materials is timeless. The incident in question occurred at newly renovated photography studio that was once home to a prominent jewelry store that was lost long ago to the annals of time.…
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When most project managers consider site safety, their train of thought typically gravitates toward proper chemical storage and OSHA enforced safety precautions, such as making sure all employees are wearing their hardhats and safety gloves. Far too often, these veteran supervisors overlook an omnipresent threat that is as unrelenting as it is unpredictable. Severe weather…
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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…
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