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When it comes to hazardous materials, it is essential proper methods are used to avoid unpleasant circumstances from arising. Hazardous material storage is essential when ensuring proper care of goods. However, it is key that hazardous chemical storage follows proper regulations. Chemical storage is more than simply placing hazardous products in a specific area. If products are not placed in proper areas, havoc can occur. While a hazardous material might not be dangerous alone, when put together with another one, danger can outbreak, causing a fire or explosion.
Warehousing Compliance
As mentioned, it is essential proper regulations are followed to ensure products are kept safe and to decrease the chances of any accidents. When a chemical accident occurs, it can lead to dangerous circumstances. For example, workers can experience breathing issues. If a chemical is integrated with it, it can be corrosive to the skin. Other mishaps can occur if water sources become contaminated. No matter the storage type, whether short or long term, regulations need to be followed properly to avoid accidents.
Compliance Codes
Depending on the chemical product, will depend on the regulation that needs to be followed. When it comes to hazardous materials transportation, there are also specific regulations that need to be followed. For example, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), is intended for the transportation of chemical materials. However, aside from DOT, other regulations must be followed.
Chemical Storage Regulations
There are plenty of regulations to follow with many chemicals being on the list of hazardous products. Chemicals covered by regulations include corrosives, gases, flammable liquids, oxidizing agents, radioactive substances, toxic materials, organic peroxides, and more.
OSHA Regulations
When it comes to OSHA, the required regulations include the separation of a designated warehouse when flammable liquids are transferred from one container to the next. Containers must be separate from the warehouse areas that are under operation. To maintain OSHA’s regulations, the distance between materials is necessary through a physical boundary.
DOT 49
Sometimes when handling hazardous materials leaks can occur. DOT deals with materials that are damaged. When chemicals leak, they are placed in a metal salvage drum. However, the drum is required to be strong and more durable than what it was originally in.
Hazardous Chemical Material Storage at OctoChem
When in need of hazardous material storage and transportation, look no further than OctoChem. At OctoChem, storing materials is made easy while regulations are followed. Experts can assist with handling chemicals, radioactive items, strong magnets, biological items, batteries, containers under pressure, and more. Why deal with the stress of handling chemical products alone? OctoChem is here to help. For more information regarding hazardous chemical material storage, contact OctoChem today.
