Trouble could be brewing in the village Brewhaus before patrons could ever imbibe in that award-winning craft beer. Although breweries are synonymous with ‘good times’ and gatherings with close friends, hidden dangers are commonly lurking just behind the scenes. Breweries commonly used flavorants, hydroxide and various acids. These chemicals need proven steel protection. U.S. Hazmat…
We often warn customers and custodians of hazardous materials of the worst-case scenarios. Seldomly are those fears ever realized. Another close call with complete chaos and utter ruin was reported in Connecticut last month when a battery fire at a power plant nearly resulted in an environmental crisis. Without warning or even the hint of…
Technology and the hardware that supports it is moving at lightning speed. It seems as soon as you have upgraded to the newest smart phone, a newer version has made it obsolete. Americans love their electronics. Smart phones and tablets have now become appendages. We can’t even look down at our wrists to check the…
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.…
College campuses are communities within themselves. These self-contained villages of higher learning are utopias for esteemed younger minds looking to make an undeniable mark upon society. At any university, you can find a cornucopia of academia and research. From science and the humanities to business and the schools of engineering and medicine, college campuses perfectly…
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…
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…
An Unfortunate Tragedy in Central Texas On Sunday at 6:11 PM, farm owner Kevin Huffman reported an explosion of agricultural chemicals that were being stored at Huffman Farms. The explosion killed one man, Charl Wynard Swart, and injured two others. They seem likely to survive, and are currently being treated for burns and other injuries.…