Project management continues to grow in scope. Gone are the days when individual or small firms could oversee simple projects and delegate work to smaller contractors. Regardless of the discipline, engineers and construction crews must wear many hats, or should we say “hardhats” as they juggle the unrelenting demands of overseeing construction projects.
On top of these excruciating pressures and endless deadlines, engineers and construction foreman alike must work in unison to get the job done. There’s no time for logistical miscues or miscommunication on the jobsite. If these two entities can’t work in harmony, deadlines will be missed, workers won’t get paid and the jobsite could become easily primed for accidents.
Improper storage could lead to accidents, lawsuits
If not properly organized, construction zone or jobsite can be easily transformed into a labyrinth of trouble. This includes the proper storage of tools and hazardous materials. Aside from mountains of raw material, workers must remain cognizant of the location of tools and necessary, but dangerous chemicals.
Protect your reputation with U.S. Hazmat Storage
To better organize a jobsite and to keep your A+ rating on Agine’s List, U.S. Hazmat Storage offers multi-use hazardous materials and general use storage lockers for dangerous items and necessary tools. Due to the many and varied needs of any worksite, we offer both fire-rated and non-fire-rated storage lockers that can accommodate any industry including electrician, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and other ancillary enterprises.
What are hazardous materials?
We get this question a lot. Many hardworking crewmen handle hazardous materials daily. Since it happens so often, they often underestimate or ignore the dangerous or toxic nature of these materials. According to the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, a hazardous material is “any item or agent, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.”
Below is a list of some of the hazardous materials and chemicals that can be found on almost any jobsite.
- Paints
- Solvents
- Thinners
- Kerosene/Gasoline
- Acids
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Light bulbs
- Stain/varnish
- Fiber glass
Determining your needs
Despite their years of experience in the construction industry, many foremen are unsure of how to properly store common, yet dangerous workplace materials. You may consider the volatile or flammable nature of a substance until you see your entire jobsite go up in smoke. Fortunately, our qualified building advisers can help you navigate through this dense terminology and guide you to the most appropriate storage locker without draining your expense account.
Protecting your tools
As we mentioned before, almost any of our chemical storage units would be perfect for storing smaller hand tools. Below is a list of common tools of the trade that could be protected by U.S. Hazmat Storage.
- Drills
- Circular saws
- Hammers
- Screwdrivers
- Blueprints
- Sensitive billing information and contracts