As we know “the tail wagging the dog” is a metaphor for a situation in which an apparently insignificant or powerless entity controls the larger system of which it is part. The phrase simply demonstrates a shift in power. That certainly can apply to everyday plant maintenance procedures if the wrong products are being used. […]
Have you ever looked at that sunken boom on your holding pond and thought “that thing was supposed to float”? The next thing you know you have to replace the submerged boom with a new one tied to the “hope” that maybe this one won’t sink quite as quickly. Then there’s the issue of […]
Most chemical and oil producing facilities spend a fair amount of time preparing and training for the worst case scenario discharge or spill. However it’s those small to medium sized discharges and spills which happen during everyday maintenance that really deserve the most attention. Our customers have switched to using our PetroGuard spill kits […]
Industrial facilities all over the country send and receive large shipments of hazardous chemicals, oil and oil products every day. Each facility has systems in place to comply with federal regulations related to hazardous chemical or oil spills that occur during the loading and off-loading of products. In addition, some of those same systems […]
You might be thinking what does a good night’s sleep have to do with MY business? Well…..the answer is LOTS. Let’s start with your pillow….. Most of us know we need a good pillow to get a good night’s sleep. Really think about your pillow for a second. It cradles your head; it keeps your […]
What does a rainbow sheen floating on the water mean to you?
To the untrained eye, an oily sheen on a lake or pond might make one think of rainbow puddles in an asphalt parking lot after a rain storm on a hot summer day. To those of us in this industry we know different.