asecos Main catalogue - Working safely with hazardous substances

When companies handle substances that are harmful to water or other hazardous materials, operators and users bear a great responsibility for people and the environment. Just one drop of oil, for example, can pollute up to 1,000 litres of water. A supposedly small leakage can thus already lead to ecological damage. The consequences of large leaks into the environment are correspondingly much more far-reaching. However, its not only when storing hazardous materials indoors and outdoors that special measures have to be taken, but also and especially when handling – the protection of people and the environment should be a top priority. Because wherever material is moved, manoeuvred or stored and retrieved, there is an increased risk of damage. If the material transported is also a hazardous substance, then more stringent conditions apply. Improper handling or damage to the container can cause uncontrolled leakage of critical substances – often with devastating consequences. Therefore, operators and users should always carry out a risk assessment when handling hazardous substances, derive suitable protective measures according to the STOP principle and instruct the workforce accordingly. UK Legislation for storing hazardous materials in sump pallets Our sump pallets offer the necessary protection for storing water hazardous substances whilst maintaining a safe and clean working environment in accordance with UK legislation. In the United Kingdom, according to the Oil Storage Regulations of 2001, a container of oil or fuel cannot be stored outside unless it is bunded in a secondary containment item, like a spill pallet. All the prospective leakage should be stored within the bund according to these regulations. It is also considered good practice to ensure that the secondary containment item is able to hold 110% of the largest container above, while it is not legally enforceable. The Environmental Regulation PPG 26 guidelines for the storage and handling of drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) were produced by the Environment Agency and Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland. PPG’s guidelines give information and advice about storing oil and chemicals in small containers, drums of up to 205 litres or IBCs up to 1000 litres. Following the Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG 26 will ensure you reduce the risk of pollution from the site to land, surface waters and groundwater by taking care with the storage, maintenance and handling of drums and IBCs. Our product range includes numerous products that make the handling of hazardous substances safer and easier. On the following pages you will find an overview of the complete product range. You can find detailed product and ordering information in our online catalogue at www.asecos.global. RISKS AND HAZARDS 426 Water polluting substances Please observe local legislation and regulations.

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