• January

      20

      2017

    I Think This Is Asbestos. What Do I Do Now?

    Contact the professionals at NW Hazmat if you are concerned that there may be asbestos in your home. Asbestos can be a harmful mineral that has been tied to long term health issues including mesothelioma; it was used as a building material and insulation between the 20s and 80s.

    • June

      3

      2016
    About Asbestos Testing Rules and Regulations

    About Asbestos Testing Rules and Regulations

    During my time inspecting and testing building materials I get asked a lot of questions about various things such as rules/regulations, which materials to look for in the house, how to take samples, etc.

    • April

      18

      2016
    The Why, What and How of Spill Kits

    The Why, What and How of Spill Kits

    Spill kits are like a first aid kit for a spill, having one can save you from a much larger mess and hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It keeps waterways and soil clean and unpolluted. From factories, gas stations, loading dock and big rigs there are so many places to keep a spill kit on hand.

    • March

      15

      2016
    Consider this when choosing a Pump

    Consider this when choosing a Pump

    Following on from our last post about pumps, we should take into consideration how we are going to power this pump. If your pump is an air driven diaphragm pump, you’ll need air.

    • February

      20

      2016
    Things to know about transferring Flammables and Corrosives

    Things to know about transferring Flammables and Corrosives

    Most Hazmat groups, either private or public are often called to transfer a product from one container to another. This article is to instruct you, or just remind you, of some of the hazards associated with transferring different products.

    • January

      5

      2016
    What is a Storm Drain Filter ?

    What is a Storm Drain Filter ?

    Storm drain filters are used in a storm drain to catch debris and sediment so that the runoff from parking lots and roads is filtered and cleaner water enters our waterways.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

We supply ready-made and custom designed Spill Kits, specialized hazardous materials response equipment, training props, Lid Tight® Dome Clamps, Stinger Assemblies, The Whack A Rod Driver®, our specially designed Tank Truck Rollover Simulator and more…

VIEW SHOP
Latest Posts
Copyright © 2017 NorthWest HazMat, Inc. All Rights Reserved | Services | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy