New Website Up and Running in Response to Elk River Spill The January 9th chemical spill in Charleston, WV has been a catalyst for new laws, regulations, and discussions due to the immense impact it had (and is still having) on the environment and people in the region. The chemical spill contaminated water for 300,000…
DetailsUS Children in Constant Danger of Chemical Exposure About a month ago, the Center for Effective Government released an analysis of schools in relation to the location of facilities that report to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program. The online interactive map can be viewed and analyzed here. The overwhelming amount of facilities that…
DetailsThe International Code Council The International Code Council (ICC) is a national association of 57,000 worldwide members with multitudes of partnerships with affluent global organizations, businesses, and governments. Their goal is a noble one, to build safer and more environmentally friendly communities. How do they do it? By creating specific standardized codes that are respected…
DetailsThe Hazard Rating System Many businesses across the United States deal with and use various chemicals in order for their business operations to flow smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Understanding the hazard rating system that is available to the public is essential to the safety of those who not only use the chemicals directly, but…
DetailsThe Hazard Rating System In today’s society, we are dependent on multitudes of chemicals for a vast amount of tasks, including but not limited to, cleaning, power, repellant, and maintenance. Employers and business owners of all types need and use some sort of chemical storage devices in order to safely keep their necessary materials on…
DetailsFire Inside a Storage Tank Yesterday around noon, a fire began for unknown reasons inside a storage tank containing ferrous sulfate owned by a company called Pencco. Fortunately, all employees were evacuated and no injuries have been reported; we were lucky that ferrous sulfate isn’t an incredibly hazardous material. Also, due to the quick respondents…
DetailsIn order to ensure total compliance, don’t wait before getting the proper storage building or locker. Make sure you’re educated in the proper storage procedures related to your hazardous materials. Here are some safe practices to protect your workers and your environment. Basic Hazmat Storage Compliance Guidelines Always segregate incompatible materials. Incompatible materials, when stored…
DetailsIf your workplace handles hazardous materials, you probably have a Director of Environmental Health and Safety. This person is essential to help the workplace maintain a safe environment and to ensure that all workers adhere to safety procedures. A Director of Environmental Health and Safety makes sure your business is compliant with local and federal…
DetailsThe Hazard Rating System The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the organization that created this helpful and potentially life-saving system of chemical classification. The hazard rating system they designed is called the NFPA 704 Diamond, and it classifies chemicals numerically from 0 to 4 based off of four attributes. The higher the number, the…
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NFPA Hazard Label Identification & Rating System The NFPA 704 Diamond is a standardized label created by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to quickly and easily convey the hazards of chemicals and other hazardous materials. It is often referred to as the “fire diamond” because it is primarily used for emergency response situations, especially…
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