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Asbestos: Resources

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Those who work with asbestos-containing materials are required to keep records. Records of examinations and testing of any control measures must be held for a minimum of five years.

COSHH: Resources

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Records should be kept of the following.

Oil Storage: Quick Facts

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

A significant proportion of pollution incidents are oil-related, with many caused by leaks and spills from storage facilities, eg unbunded storage tanks.

Recycling, Reuse and Recovery: In-depth

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Waste material in industrial and commercial organisations can be reused directly within the organisation itself, reused by third parties, repaired or refurbished prior to reuse or recycled into further products.

Oil Storage: In-depth

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Pollution of a watercourse, groundwater or the sea (controlled waters) by oil is a common type of water pollution incident dealt with by the environment agencies. Many such incidents are caused by leaks and spills from storage facilities, eg unbunded storage tanks.

How to Manage Oil Spills

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Have in place an oil spill emergency plan and ensure all staff are aware of what to do should an oil spill happen.

Oil Storage Policy

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

This organisation recognises that pollution of a watercourse, groundwater or the sea by oil is a common type of water pollution incident dealt with by the environment agencies. Many of these incidents are caused by leaks and spills from storage facilities, eg unbunded storage tanks. As part of its commitment to sound environmental management, it is the policy of this organisation to store its oil securely so as to prevent oil spills and leaks into the environment.