Farming is the backbone of America. Long before the Industrial Revolution, this great nation was known as an agrarian society and that work ethic of the way of life is still visible today. Agriculture remains engrained within our national identity.
And like any other American industry, the nature of the work and the tools that get the job done have changed. With these advents in agriculture comes with it a change in storage needs. Gone are the days when a simple wooden barn could get the job done. Modern work requires steel protection. Since plow horses and sickles are now relics, we must rely on modern equipment to beat in a day’s work.
Fertilizer storage
Organic and natural fertilizers on large scale commercial farms are impractical and cost prohibitive. Modern farming still requires a chemical solution to protect produce from pests and to maximize crop yields.
U.S. Hazmat Storage lockers can safely accommodate the needs of farmers by offering one-stop solutions for storing granular and liquid fertilizers. While plants can’t tell the difference between fertilizers, the EPA can. Improper storage that results in leaks and ground and water contaminations are serious business.
Secure anhydrous ammonia
A steel welded storage locker would also be great for storing anhydrous ammonia, which is commonly used of nitrogen fertilizer. It’s a staple on almost any farm. While it’s a source of livelihood and assists with feeding America, it can also be detrimental to human health. If exposed to humans it can lead to suffocation, burns and death.
Exposure and environmental contamination aren’t the only reasons why you would want to protect and secure anhydrous ammonia. We won’t go into the exact chemistry, but this chemical is also used in the methamphetamine extraction process. Conniving crooks often keep their eyes out for this chemical compound and farms, like jobsites, are seen as low-risk high-reward crimes of opportunity. A U.S. Hazmat Storage locker can offer complete protection inside out.
Pesticides and herbicides
Unlike the agrarian period, the population of America is rapidly growing. To meet the demand for feeding this swelling populace, farmers must grow more food than ever before. In order for farmers to meet these new quotas, they need a little chemical assistance to make sure pesky bugs, insects and weeds don’t get in the way.
Pesticides and herbicides may have different jobs but they both need superior protection. A U.S. Hazmat storage locker, which comes with the option of fire-rated protection, can safely store these dangerous, but necessary chemicals in proximity to one another.
Superior spill containment
Regardless of what you’re storing, it helps to have measures in place if accidents do occur. Every hazmat locker has the option of having a grated floor spill containment to deal with spills if they do happen. Explosion proof paneling and lighting – along with a superb ventilation system – complement these safety options. All units also come with the option of a climate controlled setting that allows for the simultaneous storage of chemicals that require different temperatures.