Do You Know How to Store Material and Prevent Spillage?
A north Wales plumbing merchant is ensuring people don't fall foul of the law when storing oil or chemicals.
Online, September 11, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Staff at North Wales plumbing merchants Collister & Glover have been involved in a training day to learn about spill prevention and spill containment.
People who run their own business and store oil or chemicals know how difficult it can be when it comes to understanding the regulations surrounding the industry which is why training days have been set up.
There is strict legislation surrounding spillages and how material is stored. However, the rules change regularly and can be different even in countries throughout the United Kingdom. This is why many companies now employ people to look after their Spillcare.
The Darcy Spillcare Product Range, which is stocked by Collister & Glover at their Deeside base provides control, containment and clean up of liquids that are spilt on land or water.
Spill care absorbents are also available. There are a range of spill kits for oils, chemicals and general liquids in and around an industrial site. They are suitable for everyday use as well as emergency response to spills; they ensure full compliance with UK regulations which offers customers complete peace of mind.
Other products which are needed include drum storage and IBC containment products. These meet with oil storage regulations and promote good maintenance practices together with improved safety.
Drain blocking and drain closure devices have also been developed to prevent pollutants or firewater runoff entering the watercourse. If companies found themselves falling foul of regulations they could end up with a hefty fine or if there was a spill incident, large cleanup costs. That could be 10 or 15 times more than any fine that you might get for creating the incident in the first place.
There are many issues people involved in spillcare need to be aware of and the weather can be a cause for concern too. It is vital to ensure your products are well covered during rain or snow. If the water got into containers it could dilute what you are storing inside. Tarpaulin would help to eliminate this problem, said staff at Collister & Glover.
