Part 2 of the presentation on absorbing the environmental risks of oils, chemicals & everyday liquids provides tips on how you can prepare your facility to protect the environment. It includes advice on storing and handling liquids properly and highlights solutions that can help.

1. Absorb the environmental risks of oils, chemicals & everyday liquids. Part 2 Presented By New Pig UK www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900

3. Oil spills are damaging and are the cause of 25% of all pollution incidents. And with the Oil Storage Regulations in place and enforced, all of us have clear guidelines to follow and help protect our environment. But what about the 75% of water pollution incidents that aren’t caused by oil? There are no liquid-specific regulations to guide us to do the right thing except our conscience. This lack of guidance may lead to a greater risk of causing pollution if we don’t identify and assess all of the liquids in our workplace. www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 75% of water pollution incidents aren’t caused by oil Non oil-based liquids such as coolants, detergents, food and drink, anti-freeze and other chemicals account for 75% of water pollution incidents.

4. TOWARDS A MORE SUREFOOTED WORKPLACE Preventing non oil-based liquids from reaching watercourses begins by storing your liquids properly and in the right location. Follow these helpful hints: 1. Develop an incident response plan – Include an up-to-date inventory of all substances on site, pollution prevention equipment, a contact list, a detailed site & drainage plan and spill procedures. 2. Track and record all liquids – Have up-to-date records of all substances stored and used on site. Appoint a responsible person to supervise & record all deliveries of substances. 3. Ensure liquid containers are fit for purpose – Make sure primary storage containers are of sufficient strength and integrity to ensure they don’t burst or leak. 4. Inspect containers – Develop routine inspection procedures to check storage containers for leaks and check all floors & storage facilities are in good condition. www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Prepare to protect the environment The incident response plan should include an up-to-date inventory of all substances stored on site, a contact list, inventory of your pollution prevention equipment, a detailed site & drainage plan and procedures for staff to follow.

5. TOWARDS A MORE SUREFOOTED WORKPLACE www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Prepare to protect the environment You will need to be able to seal drains quickly if storage space is limited and containers need to be stored near drains, watercourses and un-surfaced areas. A site and drainage plan of your facility will help you determine the risk. 5. Locate liquid storage areas smartly – Review your site & drainage plan to determine where best to store containers. If they need to be stored near drains, watercourses or un-surfaced areas ensure you can seal drains quickly. 6. Segregate liquids – Store incompatible liquids in different areas to help avoid bigger problems later. 7. Employ secondary containment – Build in-floor bunding solutions and store liquid waste containers within bund walls or use spill containment pallets and decks to capture leaks and spills. 8. Don’t overload pallets – Overloading spill pallets beyond their weight capacity can lead to hazardous liquid spills that can find their way into the environment with poor spill cleanup. 9. Supply compatible absorbents & spill kits – Keep spill cleanup absorbents and spill kits close at hand – particularly in storage & delivery areas. Ensure staff know their location and are trained on how to use absorbents and spill kits.

8. www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Summary of findings In 2008, companies paid over £3 million in fines for serious pollution incidents, with around a quarter of these awarded for water pollution offences. Environmental spills from oils, chemicals and everyday liquids not only cause harm to animals, aquatic and human life, but also have expensive, potentially disastrous consequences for businesses. Crucial to reducing the risk posed to the environment from non oil-based liquid spills is the safe storage and handling of all liquid kept on your premises. Best practice recommends that you: 1. Understand the risk 2. Develop an incident response plan 3. Obtain recommended solutions 4. Continually re-assess liquids 5. Communicate