A spillage on your site which nearly reached your drains, has prompted you to look at ways of minimising the risks of causing pollution. Is it really worth bothering with and if so, what’s the best
way of doing it?
Published 01.05.2007
One of your staff has reported that there’s some fuel in the bund below your heating oil storage tanks. How should you deal with what appears to be a leaking tank?
Published 01.10.2008
On a recent site inspection it was noted that the bund underneath your oil storage tank has seen better days. However, does the odd bit of patched up, possibly porous brickwork, really mean you have
to consider a new bund?
Published 01.04.2007
Prolonged recent heavy rainfall, although welcome, has highlighted some potential drainage problems on your site. Is this an issue you need to worry about? If so, what steps do you need to take?
Published 01.02.2007
If some kind individual decides to decorate your premises with their “artwork”, what steps should you take to get it removed, and what can happen if you tackle it the wrong way?
Published 05.01.2009
Apparently, “AFFF” fire extinguishers contain toxic chemicals which, if released, will cause significant environmental damage - for which you could be held liable. Is this really the case?
Published 28.10.2009
You have an external, above-ground, tank for fuel oil for your heating system. When it was filled recently the tanker driver mentioned the new oil storage rules. What are they and how do they affect
you?
Published 01.06.2006
Winter is here and you’ve decided that it’s about time to get some rock salt to clear walkways and paths of ice on your site. However, a colleague is insisting that you shouldn’t because it can cause
pollution. Is this really the case?
Published 14.01.2008
A food company which caused water pollution has agreed to donate to charity in compensation. What events led to it doing so and how was the unfortunate event so very nearly avoided?
Published 17.12.2020
Your insurers have asked for details of the precautions you’ve taken to prevent environmental incidents. As you’ve never had one, it’s not something you’ve considered. So, what should you do?
Published 01.04.2007