Warehousing and storage: a guide to health and safety (HSG76): HSG76 / HSG 76 (Health and safety guidance, HSG76 / HSG 76)

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You must provide bunds for all tanks containing liquids (whether waste or otherwise) which could be harmful to the environment if spilled. Bunds must meet the CIRIA C535 or C736 standard and:

You must transfer wastes from containers into other storage vessels using a dip pipe, not by pouring. Lifting and handling heavy goods can easily cause injury if not done correctly. Staff should be trained in manual handling safety and, of course, trained in the safe use and maintenance of lifting equipment. Minimising or eliminating manual handling can decrease the risk of injury significantly. 4. Fire safetyIn 2009/10 the storage, warehousing and road haulage industries reported over 8500 work related accidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. Almost 1600 of these accidents were classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations. Resources

You must make sure that transfers into and from tankers only take place after you have completed any relevant verification and compatibility testing, and then only with the approval of an appropriate chemist or manager. The approver must specify:HSG167: Biological monitoring in the workplace: A guide to its practical application to chemical exposure HSG166: Formula for health and safety: Guidance for small and medium-sized firms in the chemical industry You must handle and store containers so that the label is easily visible and continues to be legible.

maintain a sound coupling at each end of the transfer hose, even when a gravity feed system is in place, and protect the transfer hose No, it’s not. That’s what HSE means when they say “you are free to take other action”. However, HSE go on to state that “if you do follow the guidance you will normally be doing enough to comply with the law”. HSG191: Emergency planning for major accidents: Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) Where possible, you should locate storage areas away from watercourses and sensitive perimeters (for example, those close to public rights of way, housing or schools). You must store all waste within the secure area of your facility to prevent unauthorised access and vandalism.You must have in place systems to prevent ‘tanker drive off’ (a vehicle pulling away whilst still coupled). Wherever practicable you should store all other wastes under cover. Covered areas must have good ventilation. This applies to any such container: HSG250: Guidance on permit-to-work systems: A guide for the petroleum, chemical and allied industries