OSHA Fine Increases: Managing Penalties and Inflation Risks Businesses are an optimistic concept, risks and rewards are defining attributes, yet profit and deficit are caused by both. In today’s economy businesses can’t afford to take as many risks as they used to. Especially under the current Commander in Chief when it comes to work place…
DetailsStatic Discharge Causes Explosion There was an explosion in a University Laboratory in Hawaii earlier this week. Investigators pose that it was resultant of a static discharge in an improperly equipped pressure gauge encasing flammable gases. Investigations are currently underway to firmly conclude that it was pressure gauge, as well as who was at fault for…
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OSHA finds Flammable Chemicals at Cosmetic Company PhytogenX Inc. is a cosmetic manufacturing company in Morgantown Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, June 8th, OSHA visited the company for an inspection after being notified that an employee had a finger amputated by one of the machines. During the inspection OSHA issued the cosmetic company 10 citations, totaling to…
DetailsThe sheriff’s department in Conyers, GA is currently investigating a chemical fire that broke out over the weekend at Biolab Inc. Manufacturing facility on Old Covington Highway. The company manufacturers pool chemicals, the chemical in question being chlorine. A nearby resident smelled the chemical fire and alerted the authorities who arrived on scene to find…
DetailsHazardous material storage consists of items such as paint, laboratory waste, and manufacturing bi-products, and countless other harmful materials. Finding the correct method for storing these chemicals can be difficult due to the strict regulations set in place by OSHA, and other state and federal chemical standards. The amount of regulation involved can be overwhelming.…
DetailsDoes your workplace have flammable chemicals? If so are they stored properly? In any workplace it is very important to have proper flammable chemical storage to ensure for a safe environment. This will protect people and the building or structure they are in because there is a potential for it all to crumble if…
Details“7 people exposed to unknown substance at CSU” A chemical if improperly stored has the potential to cause great harm. It was reported by Ventura County Star News on September 29th, 2015 that a chemical spill had caused harm to seven people on the California State University campus. According to VCS News the lab in…
DetailsAcetone Storage Know where and how to store and handle the highly flammable chemical acetone. Do you work at a company where flammable and combustible liquid chemicals are found? Some of these chemicals may include acetone, alcohol, cleaners, gases, and paints; just to name a few. These hazardous liquids assist with many processes and productions used daily in…
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DetailsWhat are Caustics? Caustics are highly dangerous substances that can burn, corrode, or otherwise destroy their environment through powerful chemical reactions. When working with these hazardous substances, you can’t cut corners; you need the maximum amount of protection from a brand you can trust. US Hazmat Rentals is here to provide you with an affordable caustic storage…
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