If 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…
DetailsA few days ago, the anniversary for one of the worst American industrial accidents came and went. It was a sad day, felt throughout the nation, and made worse by the fact that almost nothing has been learned by the mistakes that were made. The Tragedy On April 17, 2013 there was a fire at…
DetailsThe North Carolina Division of Waste Management Director Dexter Matthews has announced his decision to retire after 30 years of working in environmental and public health protection. Matthews has served as Director of the Waste Management Division for 13 years. John Skvarla, secretary of the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resource, says that Matthews’…
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“US Hazmat Rentals design and build standards meet or exceed all chemical storage regulations set by the EPA, OSHA and NFPA, and are FM Global or Warnock Hersey approved.” How We Ensure Chemical Storage Regulation Compliance Safe chemical storage means a lot to different people. To the government, it means strict compliance to codes. To…
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