System for containment and handling of hazardous materials

Abstract

A modular containment structure adapted for the storage and handling of hrdous materials which is a rectangular shaped box like structure with exterior walls, a floor, a roof and a door for access to an internal portion of the structure. Included in the internal portion of the modular containment structure are modular shelving units for storage of the hazardous materials and a computer for maintaining an inventory of the materials stored within the structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A modular containment structure for the storage and containment of hazardous materials, said modular containment structure comprising: a generally rectangular, box like structure having a base and four side supporting walls mounted upon said base, said four side supporting walls extending upward from said base;   a roof mounted on a top portion of said four side supporting walls, said roof being mounted on said four side supporting walls to form an interior chamber in conjunction with said four side supporting walls and said base;   a door mounted within a first of said four side supporting walls, said door being mounted so as to open and allow access to said interior chamber from an external environment;   a plurality of modular shelving units located within said interior chamber of said modular containment structure, each of said modular shelving units being mounted on an upper surface of said base of said modular containment structure;   computer means located within said interior chamber of said modular containment structure, said computer means maintaining an inventory of said hazardous materials stored within said modular containment structure;   a pair of air vents mounted within the roof of said modular containment structure, said air vents allowing for the monitoring and removal of gasses which collect in said interior chamber of said modular containment structure; and   heat pump means mounted within a second of said four side supporting walls for maintaining a uniform temperature within said interior chamber of said modular containment structure.   
     
     
       2. The modular containment structure of claim 1 further comprising: four wheels attached to a lower surface of said base of said modular containment structure, each of said wheels being positioned near a corner of said base; and   a tow bar attached to the second of said four side supporting walls, said tow bar being adapted for connection to a tow truck to allow said tow truck to move said modular containment structure from a first location to a second location.   
     
     
       3. The modular containment structure of claim 1 further comprising four lift rings attached to an upper surface of said roof of said modular containment structure, each of said lift rings being positioned near a corner of said roof. 
     
     
       4. The modular containment structure of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of light fixtures mounted upon a lower surface of said roof. 
     
     
       5. The modular containment structure of claim 1 further comprising a refrigerator positioned within said interior chamber of said modular containment structure.