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Article: Handling hazardous material: new Hazmat storage equipment offers safety and convenience.(Cover Feature)
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- Industrial Product Bulletin
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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Industries that handle and store hazardous materials (Hazmat) must comply with rules and regulations from federal agencies; guidelines of industry groups; and state and local codes. Still other concerns, in particular, fears of terrorist attacks, are forcing facilities to focus on how they store and handle hazardous and flammable materials. All of these factors complicate the handling and storage of Hazmat materials and add to the cost of business.
That's why at least one Hazmat container manufacturer is helping its customers to see the upside of compliance. "We try to get companies to see that the proper storage of hazardous materials is not an expense, but an ...