Expert Advise Hazardous Material Storage

Start the year 2022 safely - with numerous new solutions and services from the DENIOS world! Here are the highlights. Take a look at our new products, browse through the DENIOS main catalogue 2022 and discover new trade publications in the DENIOS Download Centre.

Laboratories work with a wide variety of hazardous substances in many different ways. Having the right combination of safety measures can effectively reduce hazards. DENIOS offers you an extensive product range for laboratory safety that gives you the highest levels of safety and protection.

How can thermotechnology help your business?

Find out more about how harnessing thermotechnology-based solutions can work to improve your business operations. Understand which solution best fits your your needs: heated containers, hot boxes, air-conditioned storage, heated jackets or heating bases for drums and IBCs.

Within DSEAR, an explosive atmosphere is defined as a mixture of dangerous substances with air, under atmospheric conditions, in the form of gases, vapours, mist or dust in which, after ignition has occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture. You need to carry out a risk assessment to determine if your storage cabinet needs to be zoned as a hazardous area. Where there are flammable vapours present any electrical equipment that is installed needs to be ATEX rated.

A guide to what you really need to know when assessing and purchasing safe storage and charging systems for lithium-ion batteries. We cover why you need special, safe storage for lithium-ion batteries; what can cause lithium-ion battery fires; what you can do to protect your staff and business if you handle, charge and store lithium-ion batteries; and safer solutions for your storage and charging needs with lithium-ion batteries.

It is important to understand what a fire-rated cabinet does, when and where to use it. This guide gives you details on what you really need to know when assessing your safe storage needs. We cover what fire-rated means; what is a fire-rated cabinet; important legislation and guidance on the safe storage of flammable substances and chemicals; what can be stored in a fire-rated cabinet and where to put your fire-rated storage.

IBCs are some of the most widely used containers in industry. Buying, using and maintaining them correctly can have a big impact upon the efficiencies in your business. Our experts answer the 16 most frequently asked questions about IBCs in the new DENIOS guide.

Find out which duties of care are critical for you to observe when charging lithium batteries in order to increase safety in your business and avoid unnecessary complications in the event of an insurance claim.

Many DENIOS customers are at the cutting edge of technical developments for the green transport revolution. They are pioneering tomorrow's transport - on road, rail, water and in the air. We work closely with them by providing the latest safety technology solutions. Find out how we are doing this!

DENIOS is the first manufacturer in the world to pass a fire protection test over 120 minutes for a fire protection warehouse with sliding door in accordance with European fire protection standard EN 13501. GIT SECURITY, the leading trade magazine for all safety-related topics from the scientific publisher Wiley, asked Carsten Heumann, Technical Supervisor Sales at DENIOS, about the details.

Take a look behind the scenes at DENIOS! We will show you how plastic collection trays are created at our company: From the initial idea from our innovation department, through the approval process, to the finished series product, manufactured in our in-house press.

Anyone who handles, uses or "only" stores hazardous substances cannot avoid it: the risk assessment. For 25 years it has been the central element in occupational health and safety. In our FAQs we have put together the answers to the most frequently asked questions on the subject of "Risk assessment for hazardous substances".

All companies that use catch basins are also obliged to keep them in proper condition. We have compiled the most important things you should consider when installing and maintaining catch basins.

It is not uncommon for liquids to leak and this can happen at any time. But what then? How does the liquid get out of the tray? This is not as trivial as it sounds: when emptying drip pans, serious mistakes can happen. Here you can find out what you should never do under any circumstances - and how to do it correctly.

As a supplier and manufacturer of the largest range of collection trays, we can assure you: There is a suitable collection tray for every requirement. How to choose the optimal product for your needs, we reveal to you in the following.

At DENIOS you will find a product range covering all aspects of explosion protection that offers olutions for all your needs. This includes over 2,000 articles for use in Ex areas, with which you can cover all 3 levels of explosion protection measures. Here's an overview!

The majority of disinfectants are flammable liquids due to their ingredients. These must be stored in accordance with fire protection regulations and to ensure water protection. DENIOS offers the right solutions - so that your company's infection control concept is also on the safe side in terms of hazardous substances legislation.

The potential for danger when handling lithium batteries is great. We offer a comprehensive special range of options for your safety. Whether you want to safely store, charge, test or transport lithium energy storage devices, you will find tried, tested and certified solutions.

There are many potential hazards when storing gases - find out how to minimise them and protect yourself and your colleagues in our guide to the safe storage of gas cylinders.

There are many hazards associated with handling gases - but with the right knowledge, risks can be effectively minimised. We provide you with guidance on how to approach a risk assessment for gases.

Anyone who chooses a safety cabinet with fire protection from the DENIOS range can be sure that it has been type-tested in accordance with EN 14470-1. But what exactly does EN 14470-1 say and what load tests must a hazardous materials cabinet pass? We have summarised it for you!

Companies that handle and store hazardous substances also have a responsibility to protect them from unauthorised access. With access restrictions, you not only ensure that theft or manipulation, for example, are made more difficult. You also prevent employees who have not been appropriately instructed from gaining access to hazardous substances or sensitive work areas.

If the quantities to be stored are kept in only a few 200-litre standard drums or IBCs with a volume of 1,000 litres, a hazardous substances cabinet is no longer sufficient. A large warehouse, on the other hand, is oversized and costly. For these cases, we have developed an economical solution with which small quantities of large containers can be safely stored in a space-saving manner: Our hazardous materials depots.

Storing lithium-ion batteries often presents companies with a dilemma. So far there are no legal regulations that could be used as a guide. It is therefore up to the companies themselves to define and implement suitable measures. Our infographic shows you suitable safety measures for different battery performance classes and 5 safety rules that you should absolutely observe.

For all companies in which activities are carried out with flammable or oxidising hazardous substances, TRGS 800 specifies the requirements for a risk assessment specifically with regard to fire hazards and the fire protection measures to be derived from this. In this guidebook you will learn what needs to be taken into account.

Lithium-ion battery fires are very difficult to fight. What do you have to do if a fire breaks out? In this article you will learn how you can extinguish the fire and the risks to be considered.

Did you know that a safety cabinet not only minimises many risk situations in your daily routine, but also saves you time and money? We have done the maths and summarised the savings potential.

Due to their design, lithium batteries harbour an increased risk potential - the associated fire risks can affect any commercial enterprise. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the potential dangers of handling lithium energy storage devices.

In order to be able to assess the dangers posed by lithium energy storage devices, knowledge of how they work can be very helpful. In this article you will learn more about how a lithium battery works and the chemical properties that create a potential risk.

When planning a hazardous materials warehouse, a lot can go wrong, which under certain circumstances not only causes additional costs but also safety deficiencies. We have put together a few of the most important questions you should ask yourself when planning a hazardous materials warehouse.

With the large selection of different safety cabinets, it is not so easy to find the right product for your own application. We tell you which questions you should ask yourself in order to be able to select the suitable model.

Avoid risks and ensure safe working conditions "around the drum". In our FAQ we give you useful tips on the storage and handling of hazardous substances in drums.