Tag: chemicals

7 Sound Steps to Safer Construction Sites

An empty soda bottle rolling around a job site seems like a small problem, but it’s a big liability when a worker trips over it and breaks an arm. Construction sites can be dangerous places for all kinds of reasons large and obvious, as well as soda-bottle-small and seemingly unimportant.… Read more »

After a Commercial Fire: Smoke, Soot and Water Issues Unite

After a Commercial Fire: Smoke, Soot and Water Issues Unite

When shocked owners and employees survey the sodden mess after a fire guts their workplace, it’s tempting to immediately don paper masks, sturdy shoes and coveralls to rescue important items. Tempting, but ill-advised: the soot, water and char that have spread throughout the fire scene and across building contents are… Read more »

Hidden Dangers When Storing Too Many Chemicals, Too Long

Hidden Dangers When Storing Too Many Chemicals, Too Long

As the proportion of new homes with three-car garages has more than doubled in recent decades, the autozone has turned into a multipurpose work-and-play space. For many homeowners, chemicals are a common part of daily life, but too often people forget that they can be harmful if not stored properly—yet… Read more »