Absorb the environmental risks of oils, chemicals & everyday liquids

Absorb the environmental risks of oils, chemicals & everyday liquids. Part 1 Presented By New Pig UK www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 This presentation will be of special interest if you hold any of the following positions: Oil spills lead to environmental damage. But did you know that by properly storing and cleaning up oil, you are only addressing 25% of the potential risks? Chemical spills and other non oil-based liquid spills can lead to environmental pollution, fines, prosecution, expensive clean up costs, and damage to a company’s reputation. This presentation details the hazards that non oil-based liquid spills can pose to the environment and the steps you can take to protect our environment.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],But what about the 75% of water pollution incidents that aren’t caused by oil? Out with the oil storage regulations, there are no liquid specific regulations to guide us to do the right thing which may lead to a greater risk of causing pollution if we don’t identify and assess all of the liquids in our workplace. Liquids such as trade effluent, wash waters, milk, food additives, acids & caustics can be just as harmful to the environment as oil. www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Oil spills in water don’t mix

Water pollution occurs when one or more substances have been allowed to enter the water environment that can cause harm to animals and humans. The key causes of water pollution, other than oil, to consider when assessing the risk in your workplace include : www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Causes of water pollution The Health & Safety Executive prosecuted a chemical company £150,000 after a tank collapsed, releasing a large amount of waste solvents and water at a chemical plant in Rye, East Sussex. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

TOWARDS A MORE SUREFOOTED WORKPLACE There are additional consequences that may occur when non oil-based liquids are not carefully stored or managed: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Consequences of Water Pollution According to The Environment Agency, fish re-stocking can cost thousands of pounds and serious groundwater pollution can cost over a million pounds.

Throughout your workplace, a variety of everyday liquids will be stored and used in various processes. These include: www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Identify & re-evaluate potential liquid hazards Specific areas in your workplace pose more risk than others, but it is important to determine the different processes and the liquids that are used. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Areas of your facility to review include: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Five steps you can take to identify and evaluate liquids at your facility Consider storing the minimum amount of liquids as possible to reduce your chances of a spill that can lead to environmental pollution.

www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 Summary of findings Communicate relevant legislation and response plans to employees and re-visit them periodically with training session . What you have learned: Oil spills only represent 25% of the potential risks of spilled liquid in your facility. Non oil-based liquids such as coolants, detergents, milk and food additive, anti-freeze and other chemicals account for 75% of the water pollution incidents. Unless properly identified and addressed in risk assessments, non oil-based liquids can cause environmental damage and pose financial consequences to your business such as a risk of prosecution, considerable cleanup costs, increased insurance premiums and a damaged reputation.

www.newpig.co.uk • www.facebook.com/newpiguk • www.newpigukblog.co.uk • Freephone 0800 919 900 In part 2 of New Pig UK’s White Paper, you’ll discover techniques to protect the environment and safely store, handle, transport and dispense non oil-based liquids.

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