Proper storage of drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) is critical for preventing spills, protecting the environment, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Drums and IBCs are commonly used across industries such as manufacturing, chemical processing, and logistics to store oils, fuels, and chemicals. Improper storage can lead to significant pollution risks, with even minor […]
ISO 14001 (Environmental management systems) places a strong emphasis on risk control, environmental protection, and evidence-based planning. For any site that stores, transfers, or uses oils or hazardous liquids, your spill preparedness arrangements are examined closely during an audit. Your auditor will want to see not only that you can react to a spill, but […]
Spill control is one of the most scrutinised areas during environmental and safety audits, and even well-managed sites are often caught out by gaps they didn’t know existed. From missing documentation to undertrained staff, these issues undermine your compliance and increase environmental and operational risk. By understanding the most common failures (and knowing how to […]
Chemical spills can happen without warning; during transfer, storage, decanting, maintenance, or even routine handling. What determines the outcome is not just the equipment you have on-site, but how well your team knows how to use it. That’s where chemical spill kit training becomes invaluable. Training is what transforms spill kits from static equipment (which […]
Introduction: What Does Spill Compliance Mean For Your Business? Effective spill control is a legal and operational responsibility for any business responsible for handling oils, fuels, chemicals or hazardous liquids – especially in high-risk sectors. Environmental regulators such as the Environment Agency and workplace authorities, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) expect businesses to […]
Knowing how to use oil absorbent granules correctly is an essential part of maintaining a safe and well managed workplace.
Where you place your emergency spill kits is just as important as selecting the right kit itself.
Managing hazardous liquids safely begins with having the correct spill containment infrastructure in place.
Chemical bunded storage plays a vital role in preventing spills in the workplace, protecting the environment from potential toxins, and enabling the safe handling of hazardous liquids.
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