Is your company prepared for new chemical storage laws? Promising to cut the bureaucratic fat from the federal government, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming fiscal policies could indirectly impact chemical storage regulations. Although Trump hasn’t released details on which departments will be eliminated or reorganized, recent controversial hires indicate he is ready to shift more federal oversight to the state level. His new Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, promises to audit every cent of taxpayer money as he negotiates his latest “deal of the century.” Most Republican administrations, despite government regulations, and Trump is no apostate. Dismantling the OSHA and the EPA could come on Day One of his administration. Eliminating OSHA regulations could mean fewer chemical storage regulations but closer oversight from state and local authorities having jurisdiction. Allow U.S. Hazmat Storage to provide up-to-date information on new chemical storage laws.
Fewer Inspections and Laws? So, What’s the Problem?
Fewer chemical storage regulations and infrequent pesky OSHA inspection visits might sound good on paper, but reading between the lines alludes to more potential headaches. Yielding workplace safety and chemical oversight to local and state levels could lead to more safety inspections from local building inspectors and the health department. While you might dread impromptu OSHA visits, federal inspectors take no joy in commuting six or seven hours from the nearest field office to inspect your operations. Transferring authority to local safety inspectors places greater strain on companies dodging compliant storage practices, as field agents are more likely to drop in unannounced. More run-ins with incredulous inspectors invariably result in more fines. Once power-tripping good old boy inspectors take a special interest in you, it’s more difficult to fall back under their good graces if you’re unwilling to grease the wheels of justice with brown-nosing and obsequious posturing.
New Chemical Storage Laws Could Undermine the Bottom Line
There’s another reason to follow common-sense chemical storage practices: it saves money and lives. Although it’s tempting to forego compliant chemical protection, failure to do so places your employees and operations in peril. Manufacturers could remain on the hook for punitive damages from lackadaisical, noncompliant chemical storage in conjunction with grievous injury and wanton destruction. Investing in fire-rated chemical storage lockers or warehouses for non-compatible flammable materials ensures consistent protection regardless of jurisdiction. Maintaining compliance also negates staying abreast of rapidly changing new chemical storage laws. U.S. Hazmat Storage’s experienced building advisors can evaluate your chemical storage dilemma astutely before presenting a comprehensive solution. Don’t chance your workplace safety on forbearance and luck. Trust the experts. Contact us today to ensure lasting chemical storage protection.