| Do you have a large amount of chemicals at your | | | | The easiest way to make sure it's the right kind |
| facility? If the answer is yes, you need to take | | | | of cabinet is to shop with a reputable vendor who |
| special precautions. You also need to meet special | | | | specializes in industrial safety equipment. They will |
| requirements imposed by OSHA and NFPA | | | | be able to help you choose the right cabinet for |
| specifications. Read on to find out how chemical | | | | your situation. And you can be assured that all |
| storage cabinets can help. | | | | their offerings meet OSHA and NFPA quality |
| Why you need chemical storage cabinets | | | | standards. |
| Of course the chemicals already come in their | | | | Some of the criteria you should insist on |
| own containers. But that's not nearly safe enough. | | | | First of all, you should look for quality construction. |
| Chemicals can pose a threat to your employees, | | | | Most safety storage cabinets are made out of |
| and they can also be a huge fire hazard. | | | | high quality steel. However, some of the more |
| In fact, you probably know that the vast | | | | corrosive chemicals actually need to be stored in |
| majority of industrial fires are caused by the | | | | high density Poly cabinets. That's because they |
| improper storage of chemicals. So don't take that | | | | would eat right through the steel, and where |
| chance. It's not that hard to fix. But what it takes | | | | would that leave you? In a jam! |
| is a proper chemical storage cabinet. | | | | Also look for the usual double-walled doors as well |
| There's another reason: security. Not only will | | | | as sides, tops, and bottoms. Leak-proof seals are |
| proper cabinets prevent theft, but you're also less | | | | essential, as are 3-point door locks and vents with |
| likely to get caught up in liability issues that could | | | | fire baffle, among other things. |
| arise if an unauthorized person gains access to | | | | Some cabinets have legs, which is great if you |
| your chemicals and handles them incorrectly, | | | | have moisture on the floor or if they have to be |
| especially if someone gets hurt as a consequence | | | | placed over vents or outlets. Another plus is that |
| of that action. | | | | those cabinets can be easily moved -- with a |
| Shopping for chemical storage cabinets | | | | forklift! |
| So what should you look for to make sure your | | | | Of course, once you have a chemical storage |
| new cabinet is a sound investment and won't | | | | cabinet, the most important part is to actually use |
| need to be replaced as soon as some OSHA or | | | | it. |
| NFPA inspector comes looking. | | | | |