We often urge caution while discussing the proper storage of dangerous chemicals on the jobsite. As you have read, unattended or improperly handled hazardous materials can spell disastrous consequences.
While we will always stand behind this tidbit of practical knowledge, safeguarding against spills with reinforced steel containment is just one piece of the storage dilemma. But what are some other reasons as to why you might invest in steel welded storage locker?
As you’re racking your brain compiling a list of all the possible threats to your chemical payload, we’re sure the risk of theft neared the top of your list. You’re not alone in coming to this logical conclusion.
U.S. Hazmat Rentals can prevent theft of hand tools and small equipment
Job and construction sites are considered low-hanging fruit by opportunistic crooks. In fact, the National Equipment Register estimates that up to $1 billion in equipment is stolen from construction sites annually. Moreover, less than 24 percent of that equipment is ever recovered.
Hand tools and smaller equipment, such as electric saws, drills and pressure washers are common targets. By capitalizing on the cover of darkness, thieves can easily make-off with these smaller items unprotected. Jobsites, which don’t yet have the advantage of an installed security system, are easy prey for crooks. They are often left unlit at night. Doors and windows have not yet been installed, and thieves can easily penetrate the outer perimeter unprotected.
Outdoor storage lockers provide ultimate site protection
While it is true that most companies seek out chemical storage lockers to prevent spills, leaks and fire, many of these same businesses purchase these units to protect valuable tools and equipment. You could use just about any U.S. Hazmat Rentals storage locker to protect your tools while you’re away. But, if we had to pick just one, we would highly recommend an outdoor storage locker.
Engineered with 12-gauge steel, these storage lockers can adequately protect tools and equipment from not only Mother Nature and accelerants, but from criminals, as well. These storage lockers can be easily transported with a fork-lift and remain resilient to leaks and spills during any stage of the construction project or transfer.
High Security Equipment Storage
We can’t forget or overlook our High Security Equipment Storage units either. These lockers are ideal for storing expensive equipment and sensitive paperwork. These units are designed to keep your assets completely safe from unsupervised usage and theft.
Protect volatile chemicals from savvy criminals
Tools aren’t the only thing that need protection on the jobsite. Chemicals and fuels are eye candy to street savvy criminals. Most brazen career crooks know just about every nook and cranny of the underground Black Market and the presence of willing buyers of chemicals and compounds. If they’re not hawking the goods to another supplier, they are using them in the production of drugs themselves, including crystal meth.
Non-flammable and flammable storage lockers from U.S. Hazmat Rentals
When it comes to protecting dangerous chemicals from thieves, we are a little bit more specific in our approach. Depending on what you are storing, or handling will determine which category of storage you will be required to have. As we all know, the improper storage of dangerous chemicals can also result in hefty fines and civil penalties.
What is fire-rated protection?
For flammable materials, such as accelerants, fuels and paints, we would a two-hour or four-hour fire rated storage locker. Confused by this terminology? No problem. Let’s pump the brakes on this tutorial for a moment.
Building and code inspectors use complicated terms and definitions when outlining how buildings should be constructed. When you see the terms “two-hour” or “four-hour” firewall, know that this means that is the length of time it will take for a fire to completely burn through a wall or in this case, a storage locker. Any of these storage lockers would be great in protecting tools and personnel from these storage lockers in the event they become set ablaze. Multiple locking points also make them impervious to theft.
Renting vs owning
If you’re a contractor or foreman, this one is a no brainer for you. If your crew moves quickly from one jobsite to the next, you don’t want to fool with loading and unloading a heavy and cumbersome storage locker. Let the pros do it for you. We can ship and unload each storage unit at a cheaper price than buying one that you routinely have to worry about relocating.
