´óÏó´«Ã½

This guidance provides information on how to manage oil and chemical storage associated with ´óÏó´«Ã½ activities in order to ensure good environmental practice and compliance with relevant legislation.

What Can Go Wrong? 

• Oil and chemical storage if not managed correctly can have a number of environmental impacts in the event of an uncontained spillage.
• Oil and chemicals can pollute surface water, ground water and soil surrounding the spillage and clean up can be costly.

Legal/´óÏó´«Ã½ Requirements

• Oil and chemical storage is tightly controlled by legislation. Any oil or chemicals stored in volumes greater than 205 litres (roughly one oil drum) must be stored in a bunded area. 

Control Measures

Correct storage of oil and chemicals:

• All oils and chemicals stored in excess of 205 litres must be stored in a bunded area (including at temporary locations).
• All oil and chemicals must be stored in secure areas and any taps must be locked shut when not in use.

Emergency response:

• Emergency response plans must be in place for all oil and chemical facilities and these must meet the requirements of the relevant Environmental Agencies.
• Spillage response kits must be provided at all oil and chemical storage facilities – these should be of the modern absorbent type and not clay granules. 

This is not an exhaustive list; additional controls may be required and there may be more risks to consider.

Division Specific Issues 

TV and Radio:

• Ensure that competent suppliers are used for set construction, special effects and generator hire.

Workplace:

• Ensure that bulk storage of oil for emergency generators is in line with relevant legal requirements and an appropriate secondary monitoring regime is in place.

FAQs/Did You Know?

• No FAQs/Did you know items.