A chemical explosion that sent a fireball into the air is currently under investigation by the authorities. The explosion took place in Dwight, North Dakota. Large containers were filled with chemicals and kept on the back of a trailer. No one knows why or how the chemicals were ignited the way they were. No one…
With hurricane Harvey, Houston has experienced a horrendous natural event. The damage was widespread and profuse. Emergency responders are still working diligently to carve out a path to normalcy for those affected. In a cruel twist of fate, a chemical incident throws it’s mess on top of the grotesque pile of hardship emergency workers and…
Recently a radius of a half mile was evacuated and closed off for five hours due to a chemical explosion. The incident took place in our home state of North Carolina, near Dunn. The explosion took place specifically at Brainerd Chemical located on 1600 S. Wilson Ave near U.S. 301. Brainerd Chemical makes cleaners for various…
When workplace incidents occur some of the worst case scenarios inevitably take place where company’s are found negligent, or otherwise complacent to potential accidents and injuries. When a life has been taken there is no guidebook for immediately quelling the outrage and despair felt by the remaining family of the deceased, and there shouldn’t be.…
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times. Proper storage procedures help to eliminate the risks of harmful chemical leaks. From ravenous chemical fires to public health disasters, chemical leaks cost many lives and millions of dollars each year. Staying ahead of the curve and maintaining an emphasis on safety is the…
Changes may soon be coming to chemical facilities and oil refineries. Under new instructions issued in the final days of the Obama administration, these operations could see closer attention from inspectors. Changes to OSHA Programs The directive labeled “PSM (Process Safety Management) Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program” was released on January 23rd. According to…
Time and time again, we hear news about chemical fires, explosions, leaks, or other hazards. Educating the public, as well as those who work with chemicals on a daily basis, is likely the best way to avoid dangerous mishaps involving potentially hazardous and toxic substances. Some chemicals are relatively safe to use in almost any environment.…
Following the correct procedure when it comes to the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals is vitally important in workplace safety. Here as US Hazmat Rentals, we want you to be prepared and vigilant so that your employees and company can remain unharmed during a possible chemical emergency. Although we hope an emergency never…
Chemical production companies have been operating under the cautious hand of government policy for years. Meant to keep the public and environment safe, these measures ensure that businesses and corporations are held responsible for any actions that may be seen as careless or dangerous. Companies that violate or fail to meet industry standards are punished with…
Chemical Explosions and How to Prevent Them These videos are eye-opening, and we recommend watching them with discretion. Below we have some of the most devastating chemical explosions in recent history. These are the unfortunate outcome of misappropriated resources, reluctance to use advanced technology available (that is constantly being improved upon), and some managerial mistakes.…