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Welcome to the Hazpak Blog, your direct link to the latest updates and discussions from our incredible team of experts in hazardous materials handling and fire equipment and safety. Here, we’ll keep you up to date about everything from advancements in dangerous good packaging to fire safety technology and equipment to our ongoing commitment to social responsibility. Step inside for a closer insight into our operations, team achievements, industry developments, and our contributions toward cultivating a safer and more conscious business environment.
A Guide to Understanding Different Types of Fire Extinguishers
When it comes to fire safety, having the correct size and type of fire extinguisher for its application is imperative. The most common types of fire extinguishers are water, foam, powder, and CO2 extinguishers. The new kid on the block is the lithium-ion battery fire...
Understanding and Preventing Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Coastal Areas
Understanding the Importance of the Lithium-Ion Battery Today, the lithium-ion battery is widely relied on as a power source. This energy-dense and efficient battery powers our phones, laptops, inverters, electric cars, and the like. Factors Contributing to...
Hazpak Golf Day 27 September 2018
At Hazpak it isn't all work and no play. And if we can play while lending a helping hand then so much the better! The Hazpak Team sponsored the 3rd hole at Simbithi Golf Course yesterday 27 September 2018 in aid of a local charity, KwaPhenduka Projects. This project...
How to pack a highly flammable shipment
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="12" gal_title="flammable packaging"] Click on the images above to view step by step pictures. At Hazpak we are the experts when it comes to the packing of hazardous and dangerous goods. Below a quick 'how to' from our experienced team on...
Hazpak supports the Zululand Rhino Reserve Foundation
Last weekend Kevin Styan (Member of Hazpak Trainaid CC) completed the Rhino Ride which is a 2 x day Mountain Bike Ride through the Bayete Game Lodge Reserve in aid of the Zululand Rhino Reserve Foundation. All proceeds go towards the Rhino orphanage and preserving...
Hazpak supports the homeless community
Hazpak donated their Hyundai H-100 to transport food and clothes to the homeless community of Durban Point & Wilsons Warf communities. Hazpak staff member Ashley Rajbansee transported the food and clothes to the homeless people of Point and Wilsons Wharf, Durban...
People ask what do we package?
We answer, just about anything! One of our teams highlights has been packaging aircraft for Aeronatal over the years and this past week we had the pleasure of assisting them once again. We visited our client on site to pack a Giles G 202 aircraft which was sold by...
1/Pentene Flammable liquid stored in a metal cylinder
1/Pentene Flammable liquid stored in a metal cylinder. Due to its peculiar shape and size, we had to pack into our largest possible UN Fibreboard box. Additionally, we had to ensure that we pack the sample into “intermediate packaging”. This means that each primary...