The 55 gallon drum might be the most popular, or at least the most ubiquitous, but that doesn’t mean it is perfect for every situation. …
FREE: New Version of Emergency Response Guidebook
PHMSA has provided a preview of the 2016 North American Emergency Response Guidebook, NAERG. The NAERG is published by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials …
Food Grade Containment and Storing Water
Food Grade stainless steel drums are not always storing food, but another precious life resource: water. Storing water can be tricky – crystal clear water …
When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
We’ve all heard about the recent spate of wildfires in the Western United States, but many of us may have not considered the impact that …
Final Rule to Strengthen Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
The recent rash of flammable rail accidents has been addressed by DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This past May, U.S. Transportation Secretary …
Stainless Steel: A Brief History
By definition, stainless steel is a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content by mass. It is stainless steel’s chromium content that differentiates …