HazMat Solutions Blog
How to use the Emergency Response Guidebook and App to gather chemical spill response information
The 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook and phone application are now available for first responders. The first portion of this video was designed to teach personnel how to use the app to gather information and make timely decisions at the scene of a dangerous goods incident. While this video was developed as a self guide on how to use the application, instructors may use this video by stopping...
Free HazMat Training Games for General Industry and First Responders
HazMat Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the release of two new online training games. HazMatch, a hazardous material identification and chemical spill response and 2020 ERG Board Game, which focuses on learning content from the 2020 ERG Book. Both games are a...
COVID-19 Guidelines for General Industry
The Coronavirus Pandemic has affected millions of people around the world putting their work and daily lives on hold. Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases and deaths continues a steep upward trend with no immediate end in sight. There is still much...
What to know about the Coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a common respiratory virus found in most mammals with several different human variants. Coronavirus infections among people are always of public health concern. The risk from these outbreaks depends on characteristics of the virus,...
Do I need a confined space rescue team for new construction?
In 2015, OSHA implemented a new confined space rule for construction. This rule defines what employers are required to do to keep their employees safe from confined space hazards on the job. Understanding this rule will help you determine whether you need...
Can you rely on your local fire department for Permit-Required Confined Space Rescue?
Can you rely on your local fire department for Permit-Required Confined Space Rescue?Per OSHA 1910.146, if you’re an employer who authorizes its employees to enter a permit-required confined space, you are responsible to “Develop and implement procedures...
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training Requirements
Anhydrous ammonia is used as a refrigerant in many industrial facilities, including food processing plants. It’s a highly hazardous chemical gas that is both toxic and flammable. Because of the dangers associated with it, the Occupational Safety and Health...
How do I get rid of paint, used oil, lithium batteries, mercury lamps, and other household hazardous waste?
Hazardous products can be found in a majority of households – in garages, storage rooms, cleaning closets, or even medicine cabinets. Products are considered hazardous if they are flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Paint, motor oil, lithium...
HazMat Solutions Launches New Website and Expands Online Services
Redesigned Website and Expanded Online Services Focus on Educating Clients and First Responders HOLLAND, MI – HazMat Solutions, Inc., a nationally-recognized Hazardous Material and Confined Space Technical Rescue company, launched a redesigned website in honor of 20...
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook?
The Emergency Response Guidebook, commonly referred to as the ERG, is primarily used for the initial response involving hazardous materials transported by highway and railway, but also used for materials transported by air, water, or by pipeline. It’s a guide to aid...
Local HazMat Response and Impact on Training
Local HazMat ResponseIn order to determine what type of HazMat Training your employees need, you need to know what services your local fire department or hazardous materials team can provide. Local HazMat services vary widely depending on the size of the...