Is your site right - Environment Agency 10 point checklist
Use this 10 -point checklist to help make sure
Storing and handling oils, chemicals and other risky materials
1. Are storage containers fit for purpose, regularly inspected and maintained?
2. Are storage areas and containers sited away from watercourse, drains and unsurfaced areas?
3. Do storage containers have secondary containment, such as a bund, to contain any leaks or spills?
4. Do you have procedures and training for safe delivery and handling of materials?
Waste management
5. Is your storage and handling of waste safe and does it comply with the law?
6. Do you know where your waste goes? Are you sure it's disposed of correctly?
7. Are you reducing and recycling your waste? Do it and save money.
Site Drainage
8. Do you have an up to date drainage plan of your site?
9. Is your site drained correctly?
- Only clean water, such as roof drainage, to surface water drains
- All contaminated water, such as sewage and trade effluent, to foul drains.
Dealing with pollution emergencies
10. Do you have a plan, equipment and training to deal with pollution emergencies?
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