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Travis Zdrazil is a successful businessman who has been part of a successful partnership since 1985. With many years of business experience Travis uses his business expertise to help businesses meet EPA and OSHA environmental requirements. Sign up for his free newsletter at absorbentsonline.com or feel free to contact him by email or toll free if you have any questions on facility maintenance, absorbents, spill cleanup, spill containment or spill kits. You can contact ... [More]

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  • Fire Safety Cabinet Solutions - How to Prevent Disaster With the Right Fire Safety Cabinet
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you worried about fire? Many business owners are -- and for good reason. And most business owners do what needs to be done to prevent fire, but what is forgotten about is how to protect items in case fire occurs. Read on for an effective solution.


  • Industrial Floor Mats - Why Your Business Needs Industrial Floor Mats and Which Ones to Choose
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have industrial floor mats in your facility? If not, read on to find out why you should have them, and which ones to get.


  • Oil Spill Absorbents - Clean Spills Up Fast With Special Oil Only Absorbents
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spills can be quite dangerous. There are a number of hazards they pose to people and the environment. Read on to get the details and find out what to do about it.


  • Eagle Spill Containment - Safe Storage Solutions For Reliable Spill Containment
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] When storing liquid materials, harmful or not, it is important that the liquid is contained any time it is spilled. It is also important to do what is necessary to make sure liquids are stored adequately.


  • SPCC Secondary Containment - Helps Meet Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Requirements
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you need help with meeting SPCC, i.e., Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures requirements? When you are storing or transporting drums filled with liquid materials, chances are the answer is yes. Read on to discover how to take care of this issue.


  • NPDES Storm Water Solutions - Helping You Protect Your Storm Drains and Meet NPDES Regulations
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Are your storm water solutions meeting NPDES requirements? Warehouses, storage rooms, and many other facilities have storm drains that are used to drain water out of the facility. Make sure yours conform with NPDES regulations.


  • Rag Wringer Tips - How Using a Rag Wringer Can Save You Lots of Money in the Work Place
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Rag wringers are invaluable in the work place, and can pay for themselves in a very short time if you get the right one. Read on and discover how to find the right one for your needs.


  • Absorbent Mat Roll Tips - How to Solve Floor Damage and Grime Problems With Absorbent Mat Rolls
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Are your facility's floors looking grimy and worn? Read on to discover an easy fix.


  • Storm Water Drain Filters - How Storm Water Drain Filters Protect the Environment & Your Business
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Have you ever thought about all of the pollution and sediment that goes down the drain? What you really need is a storm water drain filter that can stop all of those environmentally damaging chemicals and pollutants entering our waterways. Read on to find out how it works and how to select the right one for your situation.


  • Cushioned Floor Mat Benefits - Why Cushioned Floor Mats in the Work Place Pay For Themselves
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are your employees not as productive as you'd like them to be? Sometimes, something as simple as a cushioned floor mat can make a big difference difference. Read on to discover how this works.


  • 55 Gallon Drum Storage - Safe and Convenient Storage Solutions For 55 Gallon Drums
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] 55 gallon drum storage can be a real headache for some businesses. There can be spills, loading and unloading issues, and the drums can corrode, causing safety and environmental concerns. All of this needs not be the case, though. Read on for the safe and environmentally friendly way to store 55 gallon drums.


  • Fluid Containment - A Simple Solution For Industrial Fluid Containment Challenges
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you handle or store a lot of chemical liquids? It can cost a business if those chemicals aren't managed properly. However, proper fluid containment is not rocket science. Read on for an easy solution.


  • Loading Dock Ramps - The Advantages of Choosing Lightweight Loading Dock Ramps
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you tired of loading dock ramps that weigh so much they are almost impossible to move around? If you are, read on to find out more about loading dock ramps that are just as efficient and nowhere near as heavy.


  • Oil Spill Berms - The Key to Containing Oil Spills and Allowing For Easy Clean Up
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Are you handling, transporting, or storing oil? If so, it's important to be prepared - and be able to contain the oil on short notice. Read on to discover how spill berms work to contain the damage.


  • Industrial Safety Supplies - The Important Role of Industrial Supplies in Your Business
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Every business needs to keep industrial safety supplies within the facility. This is because messes happen and some of these messes cause accidents. In order to preserve your own safety, the safety of your employees, and the appearance of your business, industrial safety supplies are a necessity. Read on for the kind of supplies you should keep on hand.


  • Secondary Spill Containment - The Key to Keeping Your Storage Area Clean
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have drums in storage that you want to keep from spilling all over your storage space? If so, then read on to find out how secondary spill containment can be a very useful tool in making sure the area stays dry.


  • Chemical Storage Cabinet Tips - How to Keep the Workplace Safe With a Chemical Storage Cabinet
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Imagine this: You walk into the workplace to find that someone spilled some dangerous chemicals that have now caused strong fumes and ruined the floors within the business. You had to close the business down for the day because the mess needed to be cleaned up properly and disposed of so that you wouldn't be fined by the EPA.


  • Hazmat Spill Kits - Be Prepared to React Quickly to Dangerous Spills With Hazmat Spill Kits
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] When you need to react to spills quickly, hazmat spill kits can literally be your best friend. Read on to find out more about how to choose the right ones and how to use them.


  • Paint Storage Cabinets - Comply With OSHA and NFPA Regulations by Choosing the Right Cabinets
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have a lot of paint or ink in your facility that needs to be stored properly? If you do, then paint storage cabinets can literally be your best friend. Read on to discover how to choose the right ones.


  • Decorative Posts - Enhancing the Appearance of Your Home Or Business With Decorative Posts
    [Home-Improvement:Landscaping-Outdoor-Decorating] Decorative posts, also called decorative bollards, enhance the value and the appearance of any landscape or building. And despite the fact they look nice, they are also a great way to control both human and vehicular traffic. Read on to find out more about how you can enhance your home or your business with decorative posts.


  • Container Ramps - Choosing Ramps That Make Container Access Easier
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Many businesses use storage containers to store their merchandise, their supplies, and other goods. Some of the items inside of these containers can be extremely large and heavy, which is why moving these items in and out of their containers needs to be made as easy as possible. Read on for information on how to accomplish that goal -- safely.


  • Post Sleeves - The Easy Way to Improve the Look and the Functionality of Your Posts
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have posts around the interior or exterior of your business that could be considered eyesores? If you do, then read on for more information about post sleeves, which are a great way to make the ugliness go away and increase the safety around the workplace.


  • Sorbent Pad Solutions - How to Choose the Sorbent Pad That Will Work For You
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you need a little absorbency in your life? A sorbent pad can be a great way to keep things clean in any environment in which spills frequently take place. Even if spills do not happen frequently, it is good to have a sorbent pad or two or three on hand in case spills do occur. Read on to find out how to choose the right one for any occasion.


  • Absorbent Socks - How to Pick the Right Kind of Absorbent Socks to Make Your Workplace Safer
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have trouble with spilled oil and other liquids? Are you wondering how to effectively absorb those spills? If so, you may want to read on for the various types of absorbent socks that will clean up the exact types of spills that cause the most difficult messes.


  • Absorbent Booms - The Perfect Solution When You Need to Clean Up Large Amounts of Oil Or Chemicals
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you need to clean up a lot of oil or other hazardous liquid? Or are you afraid you might have to -- if there is a spill? If so, absorbent booms might be just the ticket. There are two major kinds to choose from: oil absorbent booms, if the liquid is primarily hydrocarbon based, or chemical hazmat booms, if the liquid is particularly hazardous.


  • Hazmat Absorbents - The Solution For a Wide Range of Chemical Spills
    [Reference-and-Education:Survival-and-Emergency] Spills of hazardous materials are particularly dangerous. Read on for information about safe ways to clean them up safely.


  • Floating Booms - The Solution For Containing Oil Spills in Rivers, Lakes, Harbors, and Along Shore
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Oil floats on water. So when you need to contain an oil spill, a floating boom is the obvious answer. But which boom is the right one for the job?


  • IBC Containment - A Must When You Transport Or Store Chemicals in Intermediate Bulk Containers
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you using IBCs to transport or store your chemicals? Read on for some important information that will help you comply with EPA regulations.


  • Oil Drum Storage - How to Store Oil Drums Safely to Comply With OSHA Regulations
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Oil drums are a fact of life at your facility. But where to keep them all - safely? Read on for ways to store them safely and conveniently and stay on the good side of OSHA regulations too.


  • OSHA Cabinet Guidelines - How to Choose a Safety Cabinet to Meet OSHA Regulations
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you store flammable liquids in your facility? If you do, you must store them according to OSHA regulations. Read on to find out how to find the right OSHA cabinet for your situation.


  • Hand Wringers - The Key to Saving Money on Absorbents While Cleaning Spills Up Fast
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] What do you do with your oil-drenched absorbents after the clean-up? Throw them out as is? That could get very expensive. Read on for a better solution.


  • Storm Water Filters - Protecting Our Groundwater From Chemicals and Debris in Storm Water Run-Off
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Do you cringe every time you see sediment, cigarette butts, candy wrappers and other debris washed down the drain? Don't stand by idly! Read on to find out how to stop it.


  • Fireproof Storage Cabinets - One of Two Essential Parts of Any Industrial Fire Prevention Plan
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Where do you store your flammable liquids? Read on to discover the two key parts to any industrial fire prevention plan.


  • Anti Fatigue Matting - How to Improve Your Employees' Productivity by Increasing Their Comfort
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Is your staff complaining of fatigue? Are they standing as part of their job for prolonged periods of time? If so, read on for the solution.


  • Oil Spill Cleanup Guide - The Three Step Procedure For Cleaning Up an Oil Spill Fast
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] How do you clean up an oil spill? No matter where and how it happened, there are three key steps you must take to contain the damage and remove the oil as quickly as possible.


  • Marine Spill Kits - The Perfect Solution For Large Boat Leaks and Spills
    [Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] What happens if your motorboat starts leaking oil or gas while you're on the water? You would need a really big spill kit. Read on to find out what to look for in such a kit.


  • Industrial Safety Products - Six Economical Products That Make Your Facility a Safer Place
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Heavy machinery can be hard to maneuver. And that means that accidents happen much more easily than we might think. Read on for ways in which you can keep your facility and your employees safe.


  • Oil-Only Absorbent Pads - The Perfect Absorbents For Cleaning Up Oil Spills Easily and Economically
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Oil spills can be messy. Read on to discover the most economical tools to clean them up.


  • Oil Spill Equipment - Protecting the Environment by Containing Oil Spills Effectively
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Oil spills pose a great threat to the environment. That's especially true if a spill occurs in a body of water. Read on to find out how the spills can be contained to minimize the damage.


  • Decorative Bollards - Protecting Your Property While Enhancing It's Appearance
    [Home-Improvement:Security] Are you trying to control traffic or protect certain areas with bollards? Do you think they look kind of ugly? Read on to find out all about decorative bollards -- which are outright attractive.


  • Bollard Covers - Helping Reduce Cost While Protecting Your Bollards and Your Equipment
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you have bollards to protect your facilities -- or your employees? If you're tired of paying for constant repainting, read on.


  • Oil Drip Pans - The Low Tech Solution For Oil Leaks and Minor Spills in Many Work Settings
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Spills can happen almost anywhere. Fortunately, there is an easy solution out there that can contain and even prevent any damage that might result.


  • Drain Protection - The Handy Solution For Covering Drains in Case of Chemical Spills
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] If you're handling chemicals, they're bound to spill. Sooner or later, a drum tips over, or maybe someone slips and the contents of whatever they were carrying spills all over the floor. Read on to find out how to protect your facility and the environment.


  • Wall Corner Guards - Protecting Walls and Loading Docks From Getting Damaged by Forklifts
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you tired of chipped and scraped walls in your facility? Maybe pieces of drywall have even been knocked off by forklifts? Read on for the details of the easy solution.


  • Mercury Spill Kits - The Emergency Equipment You Must Have Handy For Highly Toxic Mercury Spills
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Mercury spills are dangerous. And when they happen, you better be ready. Read on for the best way to protect yourself.


  • Bollard Posts - The Low-Tech and Economical Way to Protect Buildings, Equipment, and Personnel
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] What happens if a forklift backs into your building? Imagine the damage! Read on to find out how this sort of thing can easily be prevented.


  • The Floating Boom - An Effective Barrier For Containing Oil Spills
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Oil spills in bodies of water mean big trouble. Fortunately, there are tools that will help contain the spill and make clean-up possible.


  • Column Protectors - Easy, Low-Cost Wrap-Around Protection For Beams, Columns, Pipes and Tubing
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are your forklifts drivers bumping into your columns and support beams? How about the drivers of tow motor lifts, carts, or other vehicles? Read on to discover how to prevent the resulting unnecessary damage.


  • Garage Floor Mats - An Easy Solution For Preventing Ugly Oil Stains on Your Garage Floor
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you hate those ugly oily splotches on the garage floor? They're unsightly, and they could even cause slips and falls. And they're so hard to remove, short of resurfacing the garage. But they're easy to prevent - if you've got the right tools. Read on to find out the details.


  • Chemical Cabinets - How to Protect Your Facility and Employees From Dangerous Chemical Corrosives
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Where do you store all the chemicals in your facility? Especially dangerous corrosive chemicals. Hopefully, you don't just have them sitting around the plant in big drums. Corrosive chemicals require special handling and precautions. Read on for a key part of the solution.


  • Storm Water Filter - The Easy Way to Protect the Environment From Pollutants in Storm Water Runoff
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Storm water runoff poses a great threat to the groundwater supply and the environment. That's because it is easily contaminated by chemicals that are swept away along with it. Read on for how to use a storm water filter to solve that problem.


  • Chemical Storage Cabinets - How to Store the Chemicals in Your Workplace Safely and Economically
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you storing chemicals at your facility? Here's how you can store them safely - and even save space.


  • Spill Decks - Modular Platform Secondary Spill Pallets For Drum Storage and Work Stations
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] How can you best protect work stations from spills? Ideally without the containment equipment getting in the way? Read on to find out how spill decks could fit the bill.


  • Spill Control Products - The Key to Workplace and Environmental Safety
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you working with hazardous chemicals? Even if it's "just" oil or diesel, it can cause serious environmental damage. Read on to find out how spill control products can protect you, your company, your employees, and the environment.


  • Spill Control Kits - The Economical and Versatile Way to Contain, Control, and Clean Up Spills
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spills happen. They can be big or small, and they happen in expected and unexpected ways, potentially involving a range of fluids. Fortunately, there's a spill control kit made for just about any possible type and size of spill. Read on to find out how to pick the kit (or kits) you need.


  • The Drum Pallet - Spill and Leak Protection For One Drum at a Time
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Maybe you have just one drum of chemicals. Or -- more likely -- you like to keep single drums in different places. Either way, read on to find out more about the drum pallet and how it can help protect your facility from messy leaks and other spill-related problems.


  • Chemical Spill Kits - Why You Need Spill Kits and Which Ones to Get For Chemical Spills
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] You're probably wondering... You do handle and maybe even transport various chemicals. But you have spill berms and pallets already. Why would you need a spill kit too? Read on and find out why you must have chemical spill kits.


  • Portable Containment - The Affordable Way to Be Ready For a Spill at Any Time and Any Place
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Spills can happen at any time. And you want to do the right thing and be prepared. But you're concerned about cost. Don't be. Read on for the ideal low-cost solution to your spill prevention dilemma.


  • Flammable Storage Cabinets - Providing an Extra Measure of Safety For Your Flammable Liquids
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Do you need to keep dangerous flammable liquids in your facility? Read on to find out more about how to store them safely and according to legal requirements.


  • Drum Top Pads - An Easy Way to Make Dispensing From Barrels and Drums Clean and Safe
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you dispensing chemicals from drums? Then you probably have been wondering about drips and leaks. Pumps rarely dispense completely leak-free. Read on to find out how drum top pads can solve that problem.


  • Diesel Containment - How to Contain Diesel Spills and Make Clean-up Easy
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Does your truck ever leak diesel fuel? Or maybe you're even transporting diesel in your tractor trailer. Read on to discover an economical approach to diesel containment, one that makes clean-up easy as well.


  • The Absorbent Mat - An Easy Way to Make Your Facility Safer and Cut Your Maintenance Expenses
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil leaks can be costly and a hassle to clean up. So why not cover your bases -- quite literally. Read on to discover various ways in which a well-placed absorbent mat can make your facility safer while cutting your maintenance expenses.


  • The Drum Funnel - An Essential Tool For Avoiding Spills and Splashes When Transferring Fluids
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you ever need to transfer fluids from one container into another? What if one of them is a 55 gallon drum? What a mess that can be! Read on to find out more about how a simple drum funnel can get rid of that messiness factor.


  • Absorbent Pillows - The Versatile and Economical Solution For Spills in Tight Spaces
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] What do you do about spills in hard-to-get-to spaces? Read on to discover how absorbent pillows may be the perfect solution for that particular problem -- and a whole lot more.


  • Containment Pallets - The Easy Solution For Containing Spills
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Are you handling drums or other containers with hazardous liquids? How do you ensure that spills won't turn into an environmental disaster? Read on to discover how containment pallets can offer you the solution.


  • Containment Berm Selection Tips - How to Pick the Perfect Berm For Your Spill Containment Needs
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you deal with hazardous liquids? Of course you know you'll have to be prepared for a spill at a moment's notice. And a containment berm -- or several -- can help you with that. Read on for tips on how to select the best containment berm for your specific situation.


  • Spill Dike - The Flexible and Economical Solution For Spills of (Almost) Any Size
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Need an easy and economical solution for containing or diverting spills? If you also want to be prepared for spills of various sizes, read on to discover how a spill dike might help you.


  • Fuel Spill Kits - Helping You Be Prepared For Any Type of Spill Involving Mineral Oil Products
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Whether you have a minor spill while pumping gas or whether your gas tank has sprung a leak, a fuel spill kit can help you clean up and practice damage control. Read on to find out more.


  • Railroad Spill Containment - Heavy Duty Absorbent Mats Are Not Just For Railroads Anymore
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you need a highly absorbent mat that's fit for the most extreme conditions? Read on to discover why you may want to consider a railroad spill containment absorbent track mat even if you don't actually have a railroad.


  • Oil Absorbents - Choosing the Right Kind For Fast and Economical Clean Up of Oil Spills
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] How do you clean up an oil spill? There are a variety of ways, but they all come down to one thing: oil absorbents. Read on for some economical ways to clean up quickly.


  • Spill Pallets - The Key to Storing Hazardous Chemicals Safely
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] How do you store your hazardous chemicals safely? Sure, the drums they come in might look pretty sturdy, but that's not nearly good enough. After all, they could spring a leak at any time. You simply can't afford to take chances. Read to find out more about the solution: spill pallets.


  • Spill Containment Berm - How to Select the Right Berm For the Job
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] What in the world is a berm? It's a bracket or similar thing that is used for preventing spills from spreading. They're available in a variety of forms. The berms in L-bracket shape are particularly economical - and popular.


  • Absorbents - The Secret to Quick and Easy Clean-Up of Oil Spills and Chemical Spills
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you want to be at the mercy of spills? They can't be avoided completely, although you can take precautions. But no matter what, you need to be prepared to clean them up when they do occur. Read on to get the scoop on absorbents, the key to easy clean-up.


  • Spill Trays - The Perfect Solution For Containing Small Spills
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Maybe you don't have to worry about large spills. But you do handle chemicals on a smaller scale. Perhaps you need to mix small quantities together, or you need to fill them into different containers. Maybe your truck is leaking a bit of oil. Read on for the perfect way to contain any possible spills.


  • Spill Berms - How to Choose the Right Spill Containment Berm to Suit Your Needs
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] So you need to be prepared for potential spills? And you've heard that spill berms are the perfect way to containing them. You've heard correctly. Read on to learn more about berms and how to select the ones that are right for your situation.


  • Spill Response Kits - How to Choose the Perfect Spill Kit For Your Specific Situation
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Spills can happen anywhere and at any time if you handle or store liquids. And if those liquids are chemicals or other hazardous materials, you must be prepared so you can clean them up quickly. Read on for the best spill response kits to get for your needs.


  • Overpack Drums - The Perfect Solution When You Need to Store Or Transport Soiled Absorbents
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you have to store or transport used absorbent material? Once absorbent material has been soiled, it usually can't be used anymore and needs to be properly disposed. Read on to find out what to do with it in the meantime...


  • Salvage Drums - The Versatile Solution For Storing and Transporting Hazardous Chemicals
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you need a way to store chemicals of various kinds? Do you have soiled clean-up material? Salvage drums are the perfect solution. Read on for various uses of salvage drums, and what to look for when you want to make sure you're selecting the right kind.


  • Drum Safety Cabinets - How to Store Your Flammable Liquids Safely and Meet Legal Requirements
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Where do you store your flammable liquids? They come in drums, but you can't just leave those drums sitting around your shop or lined up along the walls in your facility. That would be far too dangerous. Besides, it's against the law. In fact, most industrial fires happen because of such improper handling and storage of flammable liquids.


  • IBC Spill Containment - How to Transport and Store Bulk Liquids Efficiently and Safely
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Are you storing or shipping chemicals in Intermediate Bulk Containers? These types of containers, also referred to as IBC, are an economical way to store or transport various fluids or bulk materials. However, they also pose increased risk -- especially in the event of leaks. Read on to find out more about how to contain potential IBC spills.


  • Storm Drain Seal Covers - An Easy Solution to Protect the Environment From Storm Water and Spills
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Storm water can be a serious threat to the environment. That's especially the case if the water is draining from areas like parking lots, car repair shops, or any type of industrial facility, where hydrocarbons, oils, or chemicals might have leaked and are sitting on the ground. During a storm, oily and chemical residues will be swept up in the run-off, which then drains into the ground water - Unless something is done to prevent that from happening.


  • Truck Spill Kits - What to Keep on Hand in Case You Have a Truck Spill
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Spills happen. And trucks have their fair share, especially if they transport hazardous materials. There are regulations by DOT and EPA that require you to be prepared to deal with such emergencies. Read on for ways to comply with those regulations.


  • Storm Water Management Products - Tools For Preventing Water Pollution From Storm Water Run-Off
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Storm water run-off can be a major source of water pollution. That's especially true for areas where there's a lot of oil or other chemicals on the ground, such as parking lots and garages. But it doesn't have to be. Read on for a range of products that can protect the water supply from any pollution brought on by draining storm run-off.


  • X-TEX - A Powerful New Oil Attracting Material and Its Potential Environmental Applications
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Oil wreaks serious damage on the environment. That's why new ways to protect the environment from oil spills and oil containing storm run-offs are a high priority. Find out more about one of the newest materials, X-TEX, currently used in high quality storm water filters, that can be used in many more ways to protect the environment.


  • Anti-Fatigue Floor Mats - Ensuring Comfort and Safety For Kitchens, Hospitals and Industrial Floors
    [Health-and-Fitness:Ergonomics] Everyone should have one! Or at least every workplace should. A floor mat that keeps you from getting tired even after hours of standing? What a great concept! Read on to discover more about what it is, why it's a good idea, and what kind to get if you decide you want one for yourself.


  • Wall Mount Safety Cabinets - A Convenient Way to Safely Store Hazardous Materials in Your Facility
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Safety cabinets are crucial when you use substances around your facility or shop that has the potential to be hazardous in any way. Whether they're flammable, corrosive, poisonous, or dangerous to humans, animals, or the environment in any other way, you want to ensure that they're locked away safely. Read on to learn more about wall mount safety cabinets and when to use them.


  • Pesticide Safety Cabinets - What to Look For When You Shop For a Pesticide Cabinet
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Are you in the lawn care or agricultural business? Maybe you're managing a golf course. If so, you probably store significant amounts of pesticides and other poisons -- and have a need for storage cabinets that will keep them locked up securely. You want to make sure they won't fall into the wrong hands. So what kind of storage cabinet should you get for your pesticides?


  • Acid Storage Cabinets - What to Look For in Acid Cabinets to Keep Your Facility and Employees Safe
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Next to flammable liquids, acids are among the most dangerous substances you're likely to be storing at your facility. And they too require extreme care when it comes to storing them. Not only is it common sense, but it's the law too. Read on for some ti9ps on what to look for to keep your facility and your employees -- and yourself -- safe.


  • Flammable Liquids Storage - How to Choose the Best Flammable Liquids Cabinet For Workplace Safety
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Flammable liquids are extremely dangerous. They require special safeguards when it comes to storing and handling them. In fact, the vast majority of industrial fires are caused by flammable liquids that are not properly handled -- or stored.


  • Inline Drum Spill Pallets - Great Space Savers When You Have to Store Large Drums Safely
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Do you keep drums filled with fluids and chemicals in your facility? How do you make sure that potential leaks won't turn into big problems? And how do you keep them from getting underfoot or in the way? Read on for the solution that allows you to solve both problems at the same time.


  • Oil Absorbent Booms - The Tool of Choice to Clean Up Oil Spills on Water
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] What do you do when you have an oil spill? Especially, if that oil spill is in an area where you need to remove the oil quickly, for example, in a body of water? Read on for a very effective tool and how to use it.


  • Industrial Absorbent Floor Mats - Choosing the Right Barrier Mat For Your Needs
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Industrial absorbent floor mats are essential for protecting surfaces from spills as well as wear and tear. Since they are often subject to a great deal of stress, whether from foot traffic, or from having equipment dragged or pulled across them, they need to be heavy duty. They also need to have the capacity to absorb the types (and amounts) of liquids you need them for. Read on for some tips on how to choose the right mat for your needs.


  • Spill Kits - How to Choose the Right Spill Kit For Your Needs
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Are you working with hazardous liquids and chemicals? Are you storing them in your shop area or at your manufacturing plant? Or are you transporting them? What if there's a spill? Read on about which type of spill kit will best help you contain any potential damage.


  • Spill Containment Pallets - How to Choose the Right Spill Containment Product For Your Situation
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] What if that oil drum leaks? When you're dealing with hazardous chemicals of any kind, you can't just keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best. In order to stay on the good side of the EPA, you need to protect yourself, your facility, and the environment. Read on to find out more about the solution: Spill Containment Pallets.


  • Which Oil Spill Containment Boom For Which Situation - A Brief Guide to Non-Absorbent Oil Booms
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] You know you need to be prepared for oil spill emergencies. Make sure you have oil spill containment booms on hand. This guide will help you decide which non-absorbent oil booms are right for your situation.


  • Why You May Need Hazmat Spill Kits - A Guide
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Hazmat spill kits are needed for aggressive fluids such as caustic soda, hydrocloric acid, sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide and nitric acid. They are a must have especially if you are unsure what type of liquid spill you may have to control or clean up.


  • A Guide on Absorbent Pads For Spillage Control
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] A guide on the types of absorbent pads for spill control. Absorbent pads should be kept on site for general maintenance and for emergency spills. The types of pads available are universal, oil only, anti-static and hazmat.


  • Why You Need Chemical Spill Kits on Site
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Businesses and manufacturing units that deal with liquids and chemicals often have to cope with accidental spills. Spills can be really dangerous for a number of reasons. The spill can be hazardous to the workers who are around the spill or it can damage the environment if it is not properly contained. For these reasons spills should be cleaned up immediately. Keeping chemical spill kits nearby is always the best precaution.


  • A Railroad Spill Containment Guide
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spills are a major environmental and health hazard and therefore have to be managed and controlled very carefully. Oil spills have instant adverse effects on the surfaces they impact, and these effects can last for long spells of time unless immediate measures are taken to handle the spill. The awareness of these hazards has led to dire legal consequences for those who fail to take prompt and effective action in the event of an oil spill.


  • Oil Containment Booms - An Easy Guide
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Now you can save a fortune in clean-up costs and fines by having on hand the proper oil containment booms. The oil spill containing booms are a great investment for you since they can help to contain any contaminant whether it be on land or in the water. Here is what you need to know about this product before you purchase.


  • Oil Spill Pads - Why You Need Them to Help Control, Contain and Clean-up Oil Spills
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spills are dangerous for both humans and the environment. They can cause fires, poisoning of the soil and our waterways. In case of an accidental oil spill, taking immediate measures can help to minimize and prevent damage by using oil spill pads and other types of absorbents.


  • Oil Spill Prevention - A Guide
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] The Clean Water Act has made various provisions for oil spill prevention and management, along with preventing the spill of other hazardous material that might harm the waterways. These provisions are part of the Emergency Response Laws - CERCLA and EPCRA. A specific measure is the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, called the SPCC. This has to be met by any facility that can potentially release harmful chemicals and oils into waterways.


  • How to Use Oil Spill Booms
    [Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] Oil spill accidents can happen and it is wise to be prepared for such an occurrence by having oil spill booms on your vessel. It does not really matter if you are carrying tons of oil in your cargo as your ships sets sail on the sea, or if you are fishing in a calm, placid lake. If there is an oil leak, you have a major problem on your hands, and you will be responsible for it.


  • Types of Oil Spill Absorbent Pads and Rolls
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] If you tune into the National Geographic or the Discovery channel, it is highly probable that you will find yourself staring at the stink that mankind has spread out far and wide. The pollution is one of the major forces at work, threatening to bring the beautiful earth to the steep edge from where there is no return.


  • Oil Spill Kits - What You Need to Know Before Purchasing One
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Oil spillages can become pretty messy if not cleaned up as soon as possible. To make sure that your cleanup is as clean as possible, you will need oil spill equipment. This is actually a spill kit that contains certain oil absorbent socks and pads to soak up the oil. Oil spill kits include sorbents which are extremely helpful in absorbing the liquid.


  • How to Properly Select an Oil Spill Kit
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] Sometimes these spill accidents are dangerous because the chemicals or liquids might be hazardous thereby causing health problems for the workers of a business. Also of great importance is the possible environmental damage that a spill could cause. Hence, it is important to clean up a spill accident as soon as possible in order to avoid these adverse consequences. That is why having oil spill kits on hand is important.


  • Spill Response - What You Need to Know to Get Prepared
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] The Clean Water Act of the United States provides that the water ways should be maintained in its chemical, physical, and biological integrity. Given that the country is highly industrialized, there are a number of hazards that pose danger to the condition of the water ways. Included in these hazards are oil and chemical spills that may result from the operation of industrial plants, mechanical repair shops, and oil transport among others. It is important to have the appropriate spill response equipment on hand.


  • How to Properly Use Oil Spill Booms
    [Business:Management] Oil spills can happen to anyone. Whether you are a large company who owns ships or you are just fishing with your boat there are economical products you can have on hand in case of a spill. Most people have no idea what environmental damage an oil spill on water can actually do.


  • This Chemical Spill Kit Will Solve Most Businesses Needs
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Handling chemicals is a very delicate process especially if the chemicals involved are hazardous or toxic. Chemicals can cause great injury to people and the environment if they are not handled correctly. That is why it is important to have the proper chemical spill kits on site to handle any type of spill accident that could happen at your facility.


  • An Effective Oil Spill Clean Up Procedure
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spills are dangerous to the health of people and to the environment. The hazards include fumes, ignitions, asphyxiation, burns, water contamination, soil contamination and fire. In case of an oil spill make sure you know what to do.


  • Effective Spill Response Kits
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Sometimes spill accidents cannot be avoided especially if a business establishment is dealing with liquids and chemicals. It is actually an expected occurrence in this kind of business. Hence, many, if not all, of the businesses dealing with liquids and chemicals purchase spill response kits.


  • How To Properly Use Oil Absorbents
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Best Management Practices dictate that any business that poses a hazard to the environment undertake safety measures to prevent these hazards from causing the environment any harm. The baseline provisions of the Clean Water Act of the US serve as guidelines in the application of the BMPs by both private and government corporations engaged in businesses that involve environmentally harmful materials. These provisions protect the integrity of the country's water supply or natural bodies of water.


  • Sorbents - Information at Your Fingertips
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Absorbents or Sorbents in short is actually something that you would use to clean up a mess that you have done after a long grueling day. Sorbents can be anything from foams to pads to anything that can suck anything liquid.


  • Sorbent Booms - Tips to Properly Use Them
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spill accidents can be worst than robbers in terms of losing money. You could lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars from fines alone. Not only will you be liable for the damages, but you'll also need to take care for the cleanup of the oil spills. No one expects for accidents to happen but everyone should be prepared just in case it happens.


  • Oil Sorbents - Step By Step Easy To Follow Directions For Using Them
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Cleaning up oil spills is a responsibility that all users whether in land or in water need to take seriously. The harmful effects of oil spills on the environment stretches not only to the marine life but to the fishing industry and to the resorts and recreation areas. Even our drinking water supply could be affected by oil spills.


  • Oil Containment - The Best Way to Contain Oil
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil containment seemed like a major fuss but it is very essential to those who not only have concerns of oil spills breaking loose, but the potential harm it will do if the spill happened at the sea. There are many way to contain oil, as the latest research said that human hair can almost soak up some of the oil that was accidentally spilled at the sea.


  • Spill Absorbents Uses and Tips
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spill absorbents are your first aid to oil spills. Just like you have band aids and cotton balls in your first aid kit, spill absorbents are your immediate solution for oil spills. These are valuable safety tools that can save you from paying fines and damages.


  • Truck Spill Kits - Information at Your Fingertips
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spill kits are used for clean up of spills but often for spill control or containment. These are emergency packages that allow an immediate response to any spill that may cause health hazards in the workplace. One of the common spills that happen almost everyday is truck spills in the road.


  • Spill Pallets - Free Tips Inside
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Tips on buying and using spill pallets can be hard and mash you head out, but to actually know the basic about knowing what you really need is something that you must learn through a series of trial and error, and believe me, you might encounter a lot of trial and error. Spill pallets are categorized into different types that are useful for very different reason. There are spill pallets that can hold up into eight containers while there are pallets that are portable for one person to use.


  • The Value Of Spill Kits To Any Business
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Businesses especially those dealing with liquids and chemicals usually encounter mishaps such as spill accidents. Spill accidents occur when liquids or chemicals are inadvertently poured into the ground or any surface where it is not supposed to be placed. These spill accidents are quite dangerous especially to the employees who work within or near the premises where the spill occurred because of the danger to health and the accidents such as slipping that the chemicals or liquids that spilled might cause.


  • Spill Containment - Learn How To Properly Contain Those Nasty Spills Today!
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Perhaps one of the most important things to do in the event of a nasty oil or chemical spill is to contain it. Spill containment is something that is imperative in any kind of liquid spill to avoid any of the potential damage that the spill can cause. This particular remedial measure is among the Best Management Practices put in place as part of marine environmental protection measures.


  • Spill Supplies - Which Supplies Do You Need In Case Of An Emergency?
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Accidents, definitively, are those things that happen unexpectedly whether pleasant or unpleasant. In most cases, the word accident refers to something that is not only unexpected but also undesirable. This, however, does not mean that accidents cannot be prepared for.


  • Spill Clean Up Kits Procedure
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] People should be aware of the properties and hazards of the substances with which they are employed with. When a chemical spill occurs, the individuals who caused the spill are accountable for timely and good clean-up. Improper cleaning of a chemical spill may result in injury, infection, conflagration, a release to the environment, or property damage.


  • How to Use Spill Control Kits
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Every worker in any facility that comes in contact with chemicals, oil, acids, or bases must have access and knowledge on how to use Spill Control Kits. Laboratories, factories, oil depots, marine, and the like must have their own spill control kits installed and readily available. Hazmat spills must be removed by hazmat spill kits, oil spills must be cleaned up by oil-only spill kits, and the general spills must be addressed by universal spill kits.


  • How to Properly Use a Spill Berm
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spill berms are implements that are widely used in manufacturing facilities as well as in military installations. These are basically a need if there is any possibility of any vehicle, machinery, or stocks in your premises leaking oil or any other liquid substances. Spill berms quite simply act as mini fences that contain whatever liquid spillages are within its perimeter.


  • How to Properly Use Oil Spill Equipment
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Oil spill equipment is actually a spill kit that has the necessary things you needed in cleaning up a mess. Oil spill equipment tends to have sorbents that generally relies on the chemical or liquid to be absorbed. To actually use it will be easy to say but handling the situation when it goes wrong can be messy.


  • Everything You Need to Know About Mercury Spill Kits
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Mercury is sometimes used in laboratories and a number of industries that produces certain products such as barometers, blood pressure instruments, thermometers, and other pressure-sensing instruments. One unique feature of Mercury is that it remains liquid at room temperature. As a result, it is also used in many consumer products.


  • Everything You Need to Know About a Spill Containment Pallet
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spill Containment Pallets are available on the Internet but to know what a spill containment pallet is? Spill containment pallets are actually containers for containers. These pallets are actually designed to contain the leaking contents of any containers that have chemical or other water based liquid. This is for added protection and is required in most cases by the EPA.


  • Everything You Need to Know About Oil Spill Containment Booms
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Shopping for oil spill containment booms should not be taken lightly. You could be saving thousands of dollars on fines, cleanup costs, and damage payments in the event of an oil spill accident. Your oil spill containment booms are your investment for contingencies.


  • Fuel Spill Kits - Your Ultimate Guide
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Most fuel spills occur at the source like in the oil mills or depots. If the facility is located in a fuel island or a transfer station there is a danger of contamination when a spill occurred, the law may require the company to have their own Fuel Spill Kits for compliance. Common overflow spills and other small fuel losses can accumulate over time, leading to an ultimate need for clean up.


  • Hazmat Spill Kits - Everything You Need to Know
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Spills occur whatever precautionary measures are employed to avoid them. Forklifts topple drums, tanks are perforated and transporters trickle and drop. Immediate response is the best solution in minimizing danger to people, equipment and facilities.


  • Effective Spill Cleanup Procedure
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Industrial accidents can happen anytime and the types of spillages can vary depending on the materials used in manufacturing or industrial plants. As the risks are varied, so are the immediacy of spill cleanup. There are several levels of clean up in as far as chemical spills and oil spills are concerned.


  • Easy to Follow Hazmat Cleanup Tips
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Highly industrialized countries are characteristically more prone to environmental hazards than those that are less developed. In the United States, the environmental impact of manufacturing is recognized and protection measures are actively implemented to ensure that business practices are within environmental safety regulations and that manufacturing wastes are disposed of properly. Liquid wastes and spillages are mandated by law to be contained from spreading through the country's water ways.


  • Containment Booms - The Ultimate Solution
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] In the event of chemical or oil spills, the ultimate solution is presented by containment booms. Industrial accidents like these happen all the time. And these accidents, whether intentional or unintentional, can harm our environment in more ways than one.


  • Storm Water Pollution Controls
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] It is not just specific large industrial sites that contribute to the problem of storm water pollution. The environmental agencies in each state point out that non-source pollution is the major cause of pollution. Non-point source pollution is run off from surburban and urban areas.


  • Overview of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan - SWPPP
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Businesses in specific industries must develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) Plan. A SWPP identifies potential sources of pollution that may affect the quality of storm water discharges from a facility.


  • How To Implement Effective Ergonomic Products in the Workplace
    [Business:Management] When worker safety and health are a priority, companies benefit in a variety of ways. When the safety and health of employees is put in jeopardy or is ignored, there is a negative impact on employees as well as productivity. Providing safe work environments and effective ergonomic products is an important economic as well as a social responsibility.


  • Are Your Employees Safe?
    [Business:Management] Housekeeping. 29 CFR 1910.22 (a) (2) 1910.22 General Requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets down specific rules and regulations for the maintenance of facilities in relation to floor safety and the rules of compliance.


  • Plant Maintenance Best Management Practices
    [Business:Management] Many companies are aggressively working to improve facility and plant maintenance program operations that adhere to the statues and guidelines of OSHA and EPA as they relate to pollution prevention. In addition, these plaint maintenance managers are also dealing with hygiene issues and the well being of workers as well as the environment.


  • Absorbents - Simple Solution to Marinas's Pollution Problems
    [Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] Absorbents are a general category of products that include a unique subcategory of special types of absorbents for the marine industry. Booms, sweeps, socks and bilges are the most commonly used. These absorbent products are functional for the marine industry because they can be quickly, safely and effectively deployed to contain spills.


  • The Best Absorbents for Spill Cleanup And Control
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Finding the right absorbents for the right applications is an ongoing challenge for companies who require effective products to control spills and storm water issues.


  • What You Need To Know For An Effective Facility Maintenance Management Program
    [Business:Management] It is the challenge of the facility maintenance management staff to put strategies in place to reduce pollution runoff from their property. Facility maintenance management and operations requires an ongoing long-term system that plans, guides, and supports storm water management.


  • Storm Water Management Products
    [Business:Management] Keeping track of the evolving world of storm water regulations can be a daunting task for industries that must stay adhere to these changing regulations. Adapting storm water programs and products that are approved to address specific area of pollution is an ongoing operational requirement.


  • Important Tips on Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 expanded requirements to develop more Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. SPCC plans were previously only required for facilities that stored oil above fairly large amounts.


  • Why Is Non-Point Pollution So Dangerous?
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] The real danger to the quality of the water is not industrial wastes but human created wastes that comes from residential neighborhoods. This pollution is called Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. This type of pollution is caused by rainfall or melting snow that runs over cement and parking lots and carries insecticide, oil and gas, fertilizers and herbicides that are sprayed on gardens and grass directly to our waterways.


  • Learn About The Need for Stormwater Regulations
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] In the 1950's the problem that surfaced in the water was synthetic detergent. This product was used in households to wash laundry. The promise of a brighter cleaner wash made these detergents an instant success. The detergent replaced common soap in households and in industrial applications. However, when the foam from these detergents flowed into our waterways there was a problem.


  • How Simple Absorbents Help Marinas Comply With Federal Regulations
    [Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] It is estimated that marine recreational activities contributes more than US $30 billion to the US economy each year, while supporting nearly 300,000 jobs in the manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. This water-intensive industry includes marinas, boatyards, marine retailers and boaters. Clean water is essential to this multi-billion dollar industry. Absorbents can be used for environmental spill cleanup and remediation purposes by marinas and boaters.


  • How Companies Can Effectively Manage Storm Water Pollution
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Preventing Pollution is everyone's responsibility. However, some pollution is harder to control than other types. Putting together an effective pollution control system is important to both industrial locations as well as residential.


  • Pollution Control Best Management Practices
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Pollution Prevention is the responsibility of individuals and industries alike. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the pollution prevention standards and procedures to insure a measurable and positive effect on the quality of the environment.


  • Special Spill Kits for Marinas & Boaters
    [Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] Bilges are one of the major sources of pollution. Bilges collect engine oil, fuel, antifreeze and transmission fuel. A conscientious boat owner must maintain the bilge to prevent hazardous hydrocarbons and other products from entering our waterway.


  • Prevent Slips and Falls In the Workplace With Industrial Matting
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Slips and falls in the workplace costs industries millions of dollars per year in workmen compensation claims and from civil lawsuits from the general public. Slippery floors can be eliminated in the workplace environment.


  • Discover What Boating Supplies You Need To Control Oil Spills
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Any discharge of a petroleum product that produces a sheen or discoloration on the water surface is a violation of the U. S. Water Pollution Act. Even when you witness a spill, you are required by law to report it to the Coast Guard.


  • How Smart Yacht Management Can Prevent Marine Pollution And Big EPA Fines
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Some of the concerns that Yacht operations and other recreational water vehicles present to the integrity of the water system include bilge water (water that collects in the lowest part of the ship’s hull and may contain oil, grease, and other contaminants. A single pint of oil released onto the water can cover one acre of water surface area.


  • Learn Why Workplace Safety Is So Important
    [Business:Workplace-Safety] American workers in the United States are provided the safest working conditions. In spite of the stress and tedious types of work performed, the government works tireless to insure that the place you work is free from dangerous elements that threaten you health as well as your life.


  • What You Need To Know About Mercury Spill Kits
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] There are two types of mercury that pollute our environment. Methyl Mercury is more hazardous to humans and other animals than elemental mercury. The sources of methyl mercury are unknown. It is believed that methyl mercury is the result of bacteria that modifies elemental mercury and escapes from landfills into the air.


  • Learn The Importance Of Using Industrial Safety Products
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Occupational health, safety and environmental professionals work together to control environmental health hazards that can be caused by hazardous spills, pollution run off or accidents with chemicals that can happen in the workplace.


  • Important Details About Battery Acid Spill Kits for Industrial Plants
    [Business:Industrial-Mechanical] Facilities should be stocked with specialized spill kits that provide a quick and easy clean up solution for hazardous materials. Plant managers must have the training and the appropriate materials to deal specifically with battery acid. Battery acid spills must be treated with special chemicals to prevent injury. “Facilities shall be provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries.”


  • Best Management Practices (BMP) EPA Guidelines
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Best Management Practices (BMP) reduces the pollution in the e environment. Following BMP's protect companies from harsh fines from the PA. By following Best Management Practices companies insure they are complying with the rules and regulations that keep our environment clean and safe.


  • Employee Health Issues - What is Anti-Fatigue Matting?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Ergonomics] Stop fatigue in its tracks. Use Anti-Fatigue Matting. Provide employees who stand on their feet all day a safe comfortable way to increase their productivity while reducing back pain. Anti-fatigue matting products affect your bottom line.


  • Fleet Facility Maintenance Management Tips - Water Pollution Prevention
    [Business:Management] Washing vehicles and other machinery using detergent based products without utilizing proper precautions to prevent water pollution is a violation of the Clean Water Act of 1972. Is your facility in compliance? Here are some fleet facility maintenance tips.


  • What Type of Spill Kit Do I Need-Responding to Hazardous Spills Part 1 of 2
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] What type of spill kit should I have on hand? What should personnel do when they have a spill? Personnel should follow the spill training manual and retrieve the spill kit most appropriate for the type of spill. Once the size of the spill is determined, personnel can handle the clean up per company guidelines.


  • Hazardous Materials Spill Kits Part-2
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] To prevent the release of toxic substances that may have fumes that will effect the health of personnel, any spilled substances must be contained cleaned up and disposed of properly. The quick and appropriate response will be enhanced with the proper Spill Kit on site ready to protect the physical plant and personnel from hazards.


  • Don't Go In The Water-Clean Water Act 1972
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Afraid to drink the water? The public at one point was not only afraid to drink water from their faucets, people refused to swim or go into the water to enjoy other water recreational activities. The Public outcry was angry and progressive. What does the Clean Water Act of 1972 have to do with the water you drink?


  • Marine Pollution Control
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Marine oil spills are man made hazards that threaten the integrity of our lakes and streams. These spills can range from small spills from recreational boats to larger, more serious oil spills from commercial vessels. Controlling these potentially dangerous spills is critical to the integrity of our waterways.




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