Five Reasons Why Pesticide Storage Cabinets are an Important Investment
- By Cory Levins
- 27 dic 2018
Pesticides are an essential part of American agriculture and industry. They help keep consumer prices low and productivity high by protecting valuable investments in agriculture. However, they can present significant hazards when carelessly or ineffectively stored.
If you use pesticides in your production process, it’s up to you to ensure that they’re stored correctly. Failure to do so can risk fines, or even worse, environmental toxicity and worker injury. Fortunately, AirSea Containers offers easy, safe and effective solutions for pesticide storage.
As a leader in hazardous materials storage and shipping, AirSea Containers knows how highly our customers value safety and risk management. So we’re proud to offer Sure-Grip EX® pesticide storage cabinets. These sturdy and secure cabinets are the industry-leading solution for minimizing risks associated with pesticide storage. Here, we’ll take a quick look at why they’re such a good investment.
The environmental risks of pesticide mismanagement are well-documented. The potentially disastrous results of spills and leaks include:
Due to these risks, the pesticide industry has collaborated with environmental experts to issue best practices guidelines through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship project. In their advice on preventing groundwater contamination, they note:
“Locking pesticides inside a fire resistant, spill-proof facility is an excellent way to prevent accidental pesticide spills. Proper storage is very cheap compared with the expensive consequences of accidents, spills or fires.”
Justrite’s Sure-Grip EX® pesticide storage cabinets are constructed from double-walled, 18-gauge steel and feature NFPA-compliant features including self-latching doors. In an emergency or on a day-to-day basis, these cabinets offer superior protection against environmental hazards.
Human exposure to pesticides without proper protective equipment can cause severe bodily harm that is sometimes irreparable. These effects include, but aren’t limited to:
Personal protective equipment is, of course, necessary when employees work with pesticides, but the best long-term strategy is to minimize how much contact your employees have with pesticides. That means keeping pesticides in properly insulated and NFPA-rated storage units so that no matter the circumstances, workers can deal with pesticides in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
Cross-contamination can present serious problems for pesticide safety and efficiency.
Herbicides and insecticides, for instance, have nearly opposite purposes and must usually be kept strictly separated.
Unintentional mixing of pesticides can come from many sources, such as improperly cleaned sprayers or poorly mixed solutions. Often, the dangers from drips, spills and mix-ups are overlooked, making them some of the hardest to spot.
These hazards can often be eliminated by storing pesticides in sturdily partitioned containers, with separate areas for each pesticide. Mix-ups and spills are significantly less likely when chemicals with different applications are clearly and securely differentiated through best storage practices. In the event of a leaky or damaged container, the durable steel construction of Sure-Grip EX® models helps prevent cross-contamination as well.
Laws and regulations on pesticide storage vary widely by state and municipality. If you deal with pesticides in small portable containers, defined as 55 gallons or smaller, the EPA regulations for storing the pesticide are printed on the container label.
However, there are some common themes that often apply across many different areas:
AirSea Containers’ pesticide cabinet offerings help your business comply with all of these categories. Many models even come pre-printed with hazard warning labels. If you need label in bulk, AirSea also offers high-quality hazmat labels for bulk purchases.
Even outside of safety concerns, pesticide storage containers can considerably improve your facility’s efficiency and performance. Clearly marked and segregated storage of pesticides facilitates faster work and fewer mistakes. Whether your process involves frequent or only occasional pesticide use, it’s smarter and safer to ensure that your employees don’t have to go hunting or digging when they need pesticide chemicals.
AirSea Containers offers the ultimate pesticide storage solution with Justrite Sure-Grip EX® Pesticide Safety Cabinets. These cabinets’ high-performance feature set includes:
To learn more about how the Sure-Grip EX® models can improve the safety and efficiency of your pesticide storage, contact AirSea Containers today at (866)-801-2581.
If you use pesticides in your production process, it’s up to you to ensure that they’re stored correctly. Failure to do so can risk fines, or even worse, environmental toxicity and worker injury. Fortunately, AirSea Containers offers easy, safe and effective solutions for pesticide storage.
As a leader in hazardous materials storage and shipping, AirSea Containers knows how highly our customers value safety and risk management. So we’re proud to offer Sure-Grip EX® pesticide storage cabinets. These sturdy and secure cabinets are the industry-leading solution for minimizing risks associated with pesticide storage. Here, we’ll take a quick look at why they’re such a good investment.
1. Environmental Safety
The environmental risks of pesticide mismanagement are well-documented. The potentially disastrous results of spills and leaks include:
- Groundwater contamination
- Death and injury of wildlife
- Damage to important plants
- Soil contamination
- Damage to other crops on which the pesticide is not intended to be used
Due to these risks, the pesticide industry has collaborated with environmental experts to issue best practices guidelines through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship project. In their advice on preventing groundwater contamination, they note:
“Locking pesticides inside a fire resistant, spill-proof facility is an excellent way to prevent accidental pesticide spills. Proper storage is very cheap compared with the expensive consequences of accidents, spills or fires.”
Justrite’s Sure-Grip EX® pesticide storage cabinets are constructed from double-walled, 18-gauge steel and feature NFPA-compliant features including self-latching doors. In an emergency or on a day-to-day basis, these cabinets offer superior protection against environmental hazards.
2. Worker Safety
Human exposure to pesticides without proper protective equipment can cause severe bodily harm that is sometimes irreparable. These effects include, but aren’t limited to:
- Irritation and burning of mucous membranes such as eyes and mouth
- Respiratory distress
- Chemical burns on skin
- Long-term tissue damage
Personal protective equipment is, of course, necessary when employees work with pesticides, but the best long-term strategy is to minimize how much contact your employees have with pesticides. That means keeping pesticides in properly insulated and NFPA-rated storage units so that no matter the circumstances, workers can deal with pesticides in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
3. Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination can present serious problems for pesticide safety and efficiency.
Herbicides and insecticides, for instance, have nearly opposite purposes and must usually be kept strictly separated.
Unintentional mixing of pesticides can come from many sources, such as improperly cleaned sprayers or poorly mixed solutions. Often, the dangers from drips, spills and mix-ups are overlooked, making them some of the hardest to spot.
These hazards can often be eliminated by storing pesticides in sturdily partitioned containers, with separate areas for each pesticide. Mix-ups and spills are significantly less likely when chemicals with different applications are clearly and securely differentiated through best storage practices. In the event of a leaky or damaged container, the durable steel construction of Sure-Grip EX® models helps prevent cross-contamination as well.
4. Legal Regulations
Laws and regulations on pesticide storage vary widely by state and municipality. If you deal with pesticides in small portable containers, defined as 55 gallons or smaller, the EPA regulations for storing the pesticide are printed on the container label.
However, there are some common themes that often apply across many different areas:
- Locking and Security: Pesticides need to be stored in containers that prevent unauthorized access, either by small children or by malicious actors.
- Durability: Containers for pesticide storage need to be protected from impacts, punctures, fire and other accidents that can cause pesticide release.
- Labelling: Areas containing pesticides should be clearly marked with warning signs. Depending on your area, these may need to be in more than one language.
AirSea Containers’ pesticide cabinet offerings help your business comply with all of these categories. Many models even come pre-printed with hazard warning labels. If you need label in bulk, AirSea also offers high-quality hazmat labels for bulk purchases.
5. Organization and Efficiency
Even outside of safety concerns, pesticide storage containers can considerably improve your facility’s efficiency and performance. Clearly marked and segregated storage of pesticides facilitates faster work and fewer mistakes. Whether your process involves frequent or only occasional pesticide use, it’s smarter and safer to ensure that your employees don’t have to go hunting or digging when they need pesticide chemicals.
What the Sure-Grip EX® Models Can Offer Your Facility
AirSea Containers offers the ultimate pesticide storage solution with Justrite Sure-Grip EX® Pesticide Safety Cabinets. These cabinets’ high-performance feature set includes:
- Auto-latching three-point closing system with keyed lock for maximum security
- Double-walled, dual-vented construction for fire and impact protection
- OSHA- and NFPA-compliance
- 10-year warranty to protect your investment
To learn more about how the Sure-Grip EX® models can improve the safety and efficiency of your pesticide storage, contact AirSea Containers today at (866)-801-2581.
