Four Questions for Safe Storage and Avoid an Incident

Safe storage of hazardous materials can be the difference between business-as-usual or a life-threatening fire or toxic release. Even if a hazardous material has been stored in the same location for many years without incident, regular risk assessments can make the difference.
Answering four basic questions can reveal if the material can be safely stored in a location or that it may be time to consult a professional supplier such as industrial storage space Denver CO to consider solutions.
Simply storing materials according to OSHA regulations and NFPA standards may be deemed sufficient but in reality, may not be a comprehensive solution and could create a false sense of security.
Assess the Risk
A more thorough review looks at four questions about hazardous materials storage.
- What material is stored? Are the physical and chemical properties of a hazardous substance compatible with other materials stored nearby?
- Why is the material stored?