spill containment Articles
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How To Avoid Penalties For Not Containing Spills
"Chemical spills can cost your company millions of dollars not to mention the bad publicity that results from suffering a spill. Every business wants to avoid the possibility of an uncontained hazardous material spill if at all possible. To do this you need a spill containment system designed for the type of hazardous materials that your handle. Safe Drain provides an innovative ...
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IPI - Provider of the Best Outdoor Drum Storage Sheds
If you thought we meant providing storage for your musical drums, then we are sorry to disappoint you. At IPI, we are all about supplying outdoor 55-gallon drum storage pallets, drum sheds and not to forget, tote, oil, and chemical spill containment sheds that provide secure outdoor storage for your chemical-based products covered protection. Our covered drum storage containers are completely ...
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Different Types Of Fume Hoods
If you work with chemicals, it’s important that you invest in a ventilation system to keep toxic fumes out of the air. Fume hoods are necessary when working with gases, vapors or dust that are hazardous in the event of exposure. They protect you from breathing in particles that can lodge in the lungs or enter the bloodstream. Fume hoods also work to protect you from explosions and chemical ...
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PIDs - A versatile device for emergency services in response to a HAZMAT incident
The versatile nature of a PID instrument makes it an indispensable device for the emergency services in response to a HAZMAT incident. The ability of a photoionisation detector (PID) to measure low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) makes them a vital tool in the decision making process following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, ...
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PIDs - A versatile device for emergency services in response to a HAZMAT incident
The versatile nature of a PID instrument makes it an indispensable device for the emergency services in response to a HAZMAT incident. The ability of a photoionisation detector (PID) to measure low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) makes them a vital tool in the decision making process following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, ...
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Suitability of Photoionisation Detectors (PIDs) for HAZMAT response
The ability of a photoionisation detector (PID) to measure low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) makes them a vital tool in the decision making process following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, chemical spill or other incident involving hazardous materials there are many unknown factors. The speed at which these can be identified is ...
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Preparing your company for a hazardous spill
Documento sin título If a company stores, uses, or transports hazardous materials, there is the possibility of a chemical spill. While federal regulations require employees to be trained to properly manage chemical spills, it is the responsibility of an owner to keep employees safe when doing so. Companies can better prepare for a chemical spill and increase the safety of ...
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Managing compliance: Going beyond ‘Be Prepared’
The recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have prompted companies around the globe to re-examine their emergency response strategies. While some companies have comprehensive emergency response strategies in place, others just now are taking the steps necessary to review possible threats, analyze potential impacts and create expanded versions of their existing plans. If a company ...
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Preparing Spill Response
Whether a company stores, uses, or transports hazardous materials (hazmat), there is always the potential for a chemical spill. And beyond regulatory requirements that all employees are trained to handle chemical spills, it is also the responsibility of an owner to keep employees safe when doing so. Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about emergency response spills, as ...
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Chemical Safety in Laboratories: Best Practices for Handling and Storage to Ensure Personnel Safety and Prevent Accidents
Chemicals are essential in any laboratory. They help to power groundbreaking discoveries, advances in science, and research that drives innovation. But with great power comes great responsibility, and it’s essential to handle these substances with care. Improper handling and storage of chemicals can lead to accidents, harmful exposure, and dangerous reactions. This can not only endanger the ...
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