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LB Spill Control for the Construction Sector Feb 2019

LB Spill Control for the Construction Sector Feb 2019

Edition 1.1 Date: Feb 2019

Spill control, prevention and
environmental guidance for the
construction sector

Construction Guidance on spill Best practice Guidance on Hazards to
sector specific prevention and guidance and recovering look out for in
information regulations different spill construction
recovery
types

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Lee Brothers T: 0121 567 4111
Unit 1 Britannia Park E: [email protected]
Trident Drive www.leebrothers.co.uk
Wednesbury
WS10 7XB

Introduction To make this document as easy to refer to as possible the format
features text quoted from the guidance and /or regulations followed
This guide sets out to identify the requirements by a section advising how the aforementioned can be met or mitigated
for construction businesses of all sizes and types against. This will include where applicable presenting products that are
to better understand and meet their obligations available and conform to the requirements specified.
to protect the environment and prevent spills
from occurring. Your Responsibilities

Although all construction sites are different, there are some common You are responsible for preventing your business
risks that can be found on most if not all. Where plant and machinery or organisation from causing or allowing
are used, there is always the risk of fuel leaks or hydraulic oil spills. pollution to happen.
Fuel storage areas also present a risk, as do the areas used to refuel
vehicles or machines. A lot of construction takes place around water, so Pollution is when any substance that harms or could harm people or
again pollution entering into a water course is a risk that needs to be the environment gets into the air, water or ground.
considered. This guide is designed to assist in recognising these risks
and identifying suitable products to have in place. If you pollute, you could get an unlimited fine, go to prison for up to
5 years, or both. You may also have to pay for the whole cost of the
Sections of text are quoted from the www.gov.uk environment clean-up.
website, which features best practice guidance and regulations. Please
note this document only refers to guidance and regulations in England Contact the Environment Agency pollution incident hotline if polluting
and Wales. Separate Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG) provide materials have entered or could enter a watercourse or soak into the
information for construction in Scotland and Northern Ireland. ground, e.g. from a leak or uncontained spill.

Contents

Examples of pollution occuring resulting in a fine! 03 Site infrastructure 12

Containers of oil-based fluids at your site 04 Prevent groundwater pollution from solvents 12

Unloading and moving potential pollutants 05 Emergency response/spill control 13

Construction, inspection and maintenance 06 Storing solvents 14

Temporary de-watering from excavations 06 Use of solvents 14

Oil storage 07 Where to store solvents 15

Secondary containment and bunds 08 Transporting solvents around a site 15

Single containers: secondary containment 09 Generators and transformers 16

Storage drums: secondary containment capacity 09 Remote filling 16

Develop an environmental Carry out your emergency procedures 16
management system
10 Report an environmental incident 17

Respond to an emergency 10 Sorting, Storing and Disposal of commercial waste 17

Prevent spills and leaks 11

02 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Examples of pollution occurring resulting in a fine!

Case Study 1, Published 21 November 2017 From the Environment Agency

Harron Homes fined £120,000 over construction pollution

Company failed to control silt run-off from its Farriers Croft estate

A Leeds-based house building company has water was found to be discharging, resulting in and invest in appropriate management systems
been fined £120,000 for illegally polluting a further pollution. to prevent their activities from affecting the local
watercourse from a Huddersfield construction environment.
site. Samples taken from the discharges showed If anyone spots pollution of this kind, they are
that they were having a significant impact on urged to contact the Environment Agency’s
Harron Homes Limited was sentenced yesterday the water quality in the watercourse up to three incident hotline on 0800 807060 so we can
(20 November) at Leeds Magistrates’ Court kilometres further downstream. Some samples investigate.
after admitting one charge of causing illegal showed there to be nearly 35,000 milligrams In mitigation, Harron Homes told the court that
discharges from its Farriers Croft estate in 2015. of suspended solids per litre of water, whereas it had now put procedures in place to prevent
a healthy watercourse is expected to have a future pollution incidents.
The Environment Agency prosecuted the firm concentration lower than 30 milligrams per litre. In addition to the fine, the company was ordered
after investigating reports of contaminated run- to pay £8,706.71 in legal costs and a £120 victim
off which was entering a tributary of Grimescar The firm’s attempt to contain the muddy water surcharge.
Dyke. was inadequate; silt was seen flowing off the site
Products that can prevent silt pollution:
Rosalind Emsley-Smith, prosecuting for the Mark West, environment management team Filtatech (see page 06)
Environment Agency, told the court that an leader at the Environment Agency, said:
officer visited the site on 20 November 2015 and
saw polluted water flowing out of the entrance These pollution incidents had a significant
of the construction site. The company was also impact on the water environment over a number
pumping silt contaminated water from site of weeks and were entirely avoidable. In West
excavations which also entered the watercourse. Yorkshire there has been a worrying increase in
the number of pollutions incidents reported to
Following the Environment Agency’s visit, Harron us that on investigation are attributable to the
Homes attempted to control the silt run-off by construction sector.
setting up settlement tanks. However, further
incidents of pollution were reported in November Construction companies should consider the
and December 2015 and subsequent inspections potential environmental impact of developments
revealed that this system was inadequate. Silty they undertake at the initial planning stage and
must adhere to environmental permitting rules

Case Study 2, Published 17 January 2018 From the Environment Agency

Contractors fined over diesel leak at Christchurch Hospital

Two contractors have been ordered to pay more than £180,000 in fines and costs for polluting
groundwater with over 11,000 litres of diesel during the re-development of Christchurch Hospital, Dorset.

Kier Construction Limited (KIER), and their sub- groundwater. (1) (a) of the Environmental Permitting (England
contractor BKP Waste Recycling Limited (BKP), and Wales) Regulations 2010. BKP was fined
were sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on The case was bought by the Environment £10,200 for the same offence with £42,851 costs.
12 January 2018 after earlier pleading guilty to Agency at the end of a lengthy investigation
an offence under the Environmental Permitting that uncovered negligence on the part of both Pollution prevention:
(England and Wales) Regulations 2010. contractors. Spill kits (see page 05)
Secondary Containment (see pages 14 - 15)
Kier Construction was commissioned by The Royal Ian Withers of the Environment Agency said: Drain Covers (see page 12)
Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust to carry out re-development This pollution incident had the potential to
work at Christchurch Hospital in February 2012. cause serious harm to the environment and was
KIER appointed BKP Waste Recycling Limited to entirely avoidable. The 2 companies failed to
drain and remove oil from an oil supply line in the understand the extent of the work required and
hospital grounds. mitigate the risks. Construction companies must
adhere to environmental permitting regulations
Oil escaped from a poorly-made connection in to prevent their activities from affecting the local
the oil supply pipework, which failed during environment.
routine testing of heating systems at the
hospital in November 2014. The spillage polluted KIER was fined £100,000 with £30,301 costs for
causing groundwater activity under regulation 38

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Containers of oil-based fluids at your site

What the You must follow the regulations for The Environment Agency You must make sure your secondary
guidance or businesses if your oil container can recommends the following containment is suitable for the
regulations hold 201 litres or more of: capacities for secondary substances you store, including its
• petrol containment: size and construction.
say: • diesel
• biofuels • at least 25% of the capacity of You must not allow the contents of
• kerosene storage containers up to 205 litres containers to get into surface water
• synthetic oils, for example motor oil capacity or groundwater.

- including waste oil • at least 110% of the capacity of The Environment Agency advises
• oils used as solvents storage containers over 205 litres that you place your storage at least:
• biodegradable oils, for example capacity
• 10m away from watercourses, open
lubricating or hydraulic oils drains, gullies, unsurfaced areas or
• liquid bitumen-based products, for porous surfaces

example waterproofing or damp • 50m from wells, springs or boreholes
proofing products, or coatings for a
road surface

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drip Trays • Spill Pallets
• Work Floors • Secondary Containment

Drip Trays Spill Pallets

These two part rugged polypropylene Available in different sizes to accommodate
spill trays feature a detachable inset a range of drum and containers. Recessed
tray top. This sits within a deep base forklift slots allow for easy movement of the
which acts as a sump. Available in spill pallets
three sizes. 454261 Two Drum Spill Pallet
31-3081 Small Drip tray (20L) 454262 Four Drum Spill Pallet
31-3085 Medium Drip tray (40L)
31-3089 Large Drip tray (100L) 454262

Work Floors Secondary Containment Units

Modular bases that interlock and provide a sturdy A range of covered and open tough rigid
base to store an handle fluid containers. Work units that feature the required capacity
ramps provide easy access with wheeled transport. sump to accommodate spills or leaking
All work floors feature the required capacity sump containers.
to hold spilled or leaking fluids 31-3025 Two drum all weather unit
31-3022 Prestige Two Drum Spill Pallet 31-3024 Four drum all weather unit
31-3024 Prestige Four Drum Spill Pallet 31-3036 Two Drum Racking Unit
31-3000 Work floor Ramp
31-3067 Two Drum Stacking Unit
31-3060 Drum Transporter

31-3025

Things to look out for: easily topple over when traversing the sumps of these units ensure all
rough ground. fluid is disposed of according to
Avoid transporting loaded drums waste disposal guidelines.
on spill pallets or in secondary When recovering spilled fluids from
containment units as these can

04 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Unloading and moving potential pollutants

What the Make sure you have procedures to • use pre-arranged routes for
guidance or prevent pollutants from spilling deliveries and movements
regulations or leaking when they’re being
delivered, loaded or moved around • have a spill kit, suitable to the
say: your premises. products on your site, available near
storage, loading areas and transfer
You should: routes

• load and unload in suitable places • supervise deliveries, and make sure
on your site - make sure there are the people involved know what to
no open drains to surface water and do if there’s a spill and how to use
carry out a risk assessment the spill kit

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Kits • Spill Training (see page 10)
• Drain Covers (see page 12)

454259 454257

454258 499624 451826

Clip Top Portable Spill Kits Static Spill Kits Wheeled portable Spill Kits

Containing pads and where applicable socks This spill kit is ideal for locating near to any Two wheeled bins with a hinged lid allow
along with waste bags and ties, these kits fluid handling sites. The drum can also act as for a significant quantity of absorbents to be
contain everything to recover a spill. a container to hold the used absorbent in the delivered to the site of a spill at a moments
even to a spill. Refill absorbent are available notice.
451825 15 Litre Chemical Spill Kit for these kits once used.
496623 15 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit 496628 120 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
454256 15 Litre Oil only Spill Kit 451828 80 Litre Static Chemical Spill Kit 496626 120 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
451826 30 Litre Chemical Spill Kit 496625 80 Litre Static Maintenance Spill Kit 454255 120 Litre Oil only Spill Kit
499624 30 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit 454259 80 Litre Static Oil only Spill Kit 496629 240 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
454258 30 Litre Oil only Spill Kit 496627 240 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
454257 240 Litre Oil only Spill Kit

What type of absorbents are best for construction sites?

The spill kits we recommend are Oil fluids like solvents, fuel oils, diesel the same time see our Universal/
only and contain polypropylene and other hydrocarbon based Maintenance spill kits (see page
absorbent pads and socks. This compounds as they wont absorb 11 for Universal spill kits). For
means that they will recover only any water at the same time. If hazardous or unknown spill types
oil-based fluids. These are perfect you require spill kits to recover see our Chemical spill kit range (see
for outdoor use when recovering both oil and water based fluids at page 11 for Chemical spill kits).

Things to look out for: be hazardous and should only know what to do in the event of a
be performed by competent and spill.
When cleaning up a spill it is ideally well trained staff. Consider
extremely important that personal training so that your workforce
protection equipment is available
and used. Recovering spills can

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Construction, inspection and maintenance

What the It’s up to you to assess and minimise excavations) in a system where it can
guidance or pollution risk at your site and be recycled or treated, e.g. using a
regulations know how you’ll respond if there settlement tank or lagoon
is an incident. You can also make a • carry out activities involving
say: pollution incident response plan. potential pollutants, e.g. concrete
or fuel, in dedicated areas which are
You should: designed so that spills, leaks, drips
and contaminated run-off can be
• prevent water from entering captured and disposed of
excavations by using cut-off ditches • protect stockpiles (e.g. soil, sand,
or covering the excavation hardcore) so that materials aren’t
blown or washed away
• collect contaminated water (eg
run-off or water pumped out of

Services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Training - Contact us now for more information about this +44 (0) 121 567 4111
• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111

Temporary de-watering from excavations

Temporary de-watering from Conditions you must comply with • not last more than 3 consecutive
excavations to surface water - months (the activity may stop and
(Updated 16 July 2018) The discharge must: restart but the clock does not restart)
• be clean water, for example clear - if the activity is likely to go over 3
You usually need an environmental consecutive months then you need to
permit if you discharge liquid or rainwater or infiltrated groundwater apply for a permit
waste water into surface water. which has collected in the bottom of
What the temporary excavations
guidance or • not result in water containing fine or
regulations coarse suspended solids (silty water)
entering surface water
say:

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Filtatech Sediment Filter Sock
• Booms

Filtatech Booms

The Lubetech Filtatech Sediment Sock has been developed to facilitate Oil-only booms are designed to float on water and will absorb just
excavation de-watering operations, removing and containing suspended oil-based fluids. These booms feature a tough sock-in-net construction
particles and minor oil slicks. The product has been designed to be used with a nylon rope for added strength. Hooks and eyelets 60cm in from
with site pumps with operating pressures of up 5 bar and flow rates of up each end allow multiple lengths to be attached together to form longer
to 2000 litres per minute. barrages.

47-7012 1.2m diameter Filtatech Filter Sock 454243 Pack of 4 x 13cm diameter oil only booms
47-7009 0.9m diameter Filtatech Sediment Filter Sock 21-1008 Pack of 4 x 20cm diameter oil only booms

454243
06 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Oil storage

What the How to store oil, design standards You could be fined or prosecuted if lubricating or hydraulic oils
guidance or for tanks and containers, where to you do not follow the requirements. • liquid bitumen-based products, for
regulations locate and how to protect them, The Environment Agency can also
and capacity of bunds and drip serve an anti-pollution works notice example waterproofing or damp
say: trays. to make you bring your oil store up proofing products, or coatings for a
to legal standards. road surface
You must follow the rules on storing • cutting fluids, for example
oil if you’ve got an oil storage Oil types lubricants designed specifically for
container with a capacity of 201 metalworking processes, that are
litres or more at a business. You must follow the rules if you made from or contain oil as oil-water
store any of these types of oil: emulsions
Storage containers include: • insulating oils, used as electrical
• petrol insulator and coolant
• oil drums and fixed tanks • Grease is a mixture of oil and other
• diesel substances, usually soap, and is
• intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) viscous unless heated. It require
• biofuels grease to be stored on a drip tray,
• mobile bowsers - containers designed but it is expected that containers
to store and dispense oil that can be • kerosene are either below 200 litres or stored
moved between locations but not indoors.
under their own power • synthetic oils, normally lubricating
oils like motor oil
• some types of generator and
transformer • oils used as solvents

• biodegradable oils, usually

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drip Trays • Site Mat
• Work Floors • IBC Spill Pallets

Site Mat IBC Spill Pallets

Available in a wide range of sizes. Site Mat 496647 Available in different sizes to accommodate a range of drum and
comprises of an inner liner and a robust containers. Recessed forklift slots allow for easy movement of the spill
base that prevents spills or leaks from plant pallets
machinery reaching the surface below.
31-3071 Single IBC pallet complete with
454371 Site Mat (Small) grating
454369 Site Mat (Medium) 31-3070 Prestige polyethylene single
454370 Site Mat (Large) IBC Spill Pallet
454374 Site Mat Liner+ (Small) 31-3075 Prestige poly single IBC Spill
454372 Site Mat Liner+ (Medium) Pallet with dispensing well
31-3073 Prestige polyethylene double IBC
454373 Site Mat Liner+ (Large) Spill Pallet c/w grate

496647 Site Mat Kit (Small) Drip Trays

496648 Site Mat Kit (Medium) 496649 Site Mat Kit (Large) These two part rugged
polypropylene spill trays feature a
Work Floors detachable inset tray top. This sits
within a deep base which acts as a
Modular bases that interlock and provide a sturdy sump. Available in three sizes.
base to store an handle fluid containers. Work 31-3081 Small Drip tray (20L)
ramps provide easy access with wheeled transport. 31-3085 Medium Drip tray (40L)
All work floors feature the required capacity sump 31-3089 Large Drip tray (100L)
to hold spilled or leaking fluids

31-3022 Prestige Two Drum Spill Pallet
31-3024 Prestige Four Drum Spill Pallet
31-3000 Work floor Ramp

Things to look out for: fluids. Sighting these on drip trays, and tailors, Site Mat can provide a
work floors or spill pallets will suitable barrier to prevent oil-based
Construction site oil-based fluid provide suitable spill prevention. In fluids from soaking into the surface
storage will mostly be based the case of mobile plant or vehicles below.
around temporary dispensing
containers containing oil-based

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Secondary containment and bunds

What the You must install secondary Fixed tanks must be bunded. Other • oil separators
guidance or containment around your container containers can be bunded or use
regulations to catch any oil that leaks. drip trays. If you use a bund, it must hold 110%
of the capacity of the container. If
say: Secondary containment is usually Secondary containment does not you do not have a bund, check your
either: include: secondary containment has the
required capacity, depending on
a drip tray beneath the container • ‘double-skinned’ or ‘twin-walled what kind of container it’s holding.
tanks’, where the tank is surrounded
a bund - an outer case which holds by a second outer skin for extra
the container strength

You should use secondary during an inspection from, for Make sure that secondary
containment for any containers example, the Health and Safety containment:
on your site that aren’t integrally Executive, a local authority or the
bunded, including double-skinned Environment Agency. • is impermeable and chemically
containers. Secondary containment resistant to the solvents stored in
can help to prevent: Secondary containment could it – some types of concrete are not
include: resistant to all types of solvent
• solvents leaking from containers
• simple spill decks and containment • has clear labelling stating its
• spills from fires and explosions in platforms contents, if it’s enclosed
storage areas
• safety storage platforms with spill • has no services passing through it
If you don’t provide secondary decks (e.g. pipes or ducts)
containment on your site, you may
have to explain why it isn’t needed • engineered solutions, such as
bunds and prefabricated systems
made from steel or plastic

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Trays (see Drip Trays below) • Work Floors
• Spill Pallets (see page 09)

Work Floors (Spill Decks or Containment Platforms) Drip Trays

Modular bases that interlock and provide a sturdy base to store an handle These two part rugged polypropylene spill trays feature a detachable
fluid containers. Work ramps provide easy access with wheeled transport. inset tray top. This sits within a deep base which acts as a sump. Available
All work floors feature the required capacity sump to hold spilled or in 20, 30, 40, 60 and 100 litre sizes.
leaking fluids
31-3081 Prestige polyethylene 20 litre Spill Tray
31-3000 Workfloor Ramp
31-3002 Prestige 2-drum polyethylene Spill Platform/Work floor 31-3083 Prestige polyethylene 30 litre Spill Tray
31-3003 Prestige 4-drum polyethylene Spill Platform/Work floor
31-3005 1500mm Work floor linking strip 31-3085 Prestige polyethylene 40 litre Spill Tray
31-3006 700mm Work floor linking strip
31-3007 Work floor cross connector 31-3087 Prestige polyethylene 60 litre Spill Tray 31-3087
31-3089 Prestige polyethylene 100 litre Spill Tray

31-3180 Prestige polyethylene Platform 20 litre Spill Tray with grate

31-3182 Prestige polyethylene Platform 30 litre Spill Tray with grate

31-3184 Prestige polyethylene Platform 40 litre Spill Tray with grate

31-3186 Prestige polyethylene Platform 60 litre Spill Tray with grate

31-3188 Prestige polyethylene Platform 100 litre Spill Tray with grate

31-3188



31-3186

Things to look out for: We provide free site surveys to site visit or Spill training to be ready
help you understand and identify to react to a spill when it occurs.
Choosing an off-the-shelf product any pollution or spill risks at your
that conforms to the guidelines site. Contact us now to arrange a
is the easiest way of meeting any
requirements.

08 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Single containers: secondary containment

What the For mobile bowsers, IBCs and other mobile bowsers or IBCs, must If the containers are hydraulically
guidance or single containers, the secondary have a capacity that is equal to linked, but have separate
regulations containment must have capacity whichever is the greater of these 2 secondary containment, each
to hold 110% of the capacity of the measurements: separate secondary bund or drip
say: container. tray must have a capacity of at least
• one quarter of the combined capacity 110% of the combined capacity of
For example, if your container has of all the containers all the containers.
a capacity of 2,500 litres, your
secondary containment must have • 110% of the capacity of the largest If you hydraulically link the
capacity for 2,750 litres. container secondary drip trays or bunds
together, you can count the
Multiple containers: secondary If the containers are hydraulically combined capacity of the bunds or
containment linked, they should be treated as a drip trays.
single container, so the secondary
Secondary containment that containment must have a capacity
contains multiple fixed tanks, of 110% of the combined capacity.

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drip Trays (see page 08/11)

Storage drums: secondary containment capacity

What the The secondary containment for This applies even if you only use
guidance or a drum (usually a drip tray) must the tray to hold a single drum. For
regulations have a capacity equal to or more example, a drip tray which can hold
than one quarter of the drum it’s 4 separate 205-litre drums must
say: holding. have a capacity of 205 litres, even if
you’re only using it to hold a single
If the drip tray can hold more 205 litre drum.
than one drum, it must be able to
hold one quarter of the combined
capacity of the drums it can hold.

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Pallets • Drip Trays (see page 08)
• Work Floors

Spill Pallets and Safety Storage Platforms 31-3036 31-3025
31-1357
Available in different sizes to accommodate a range of drum and 454262
containers. Recessed forklift slots allow for easy movement of the spill
pallets

31-3022 Prestige 2-drum Polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3024 Prestige 4-drum polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3025 Prestige 2-drum poly All weather Spill Pallet
31-3071 Single IBC pallet complete with grating
31-1267 Prestige polyethylene 205 litre Drum Funnel c/w hinged Lid
31-3020 Prestige 1-drum Polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3023 Prestige 4 drum in-line spill pallet
31-3026 Prestige 4-drum polyethylene All weather Spill Pallet
31-3036 Prestige 2-drum poly Horizontal Racking - base unit
31-3037 Prestige 2-drum poly Horizontal Racking - stacking unit
31-3060 Prestige polyethylene Drum Transporter and Dispenser
31-3075 Prestige poly single IBC Spill Pallet with dispensing well
31-3095 Two Part Plastic Shovel

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Develop an environmental management system

What the You need to show that you operate Your EMS should include: • You should keep up-to-date records
guidance or your site in an environmentally • details of staff training and of staff training.
regulations responsible manner by developing
operational control procedures in emergency response procedures You must prevent groundwater
say: an environmental management • how you’ll carry out checks and deal pollution when:
system (EMS). Your EMS should • delivering and transporting solvents
show the site’s operation control with problems • storing solvents (either as unused
procedures by establishing what • controls such as leak detection,
measures you are going to have to product or waste)
protect the environment, and how storage, deliveries, dispensing and • using solvents
you’ll carry them out. inspection regimes • disposing of solvents
• how you’ll carry out a management
review of your environmental
systems / procedures and implement
any improvements necessary

Services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Training - Contact us now for more information about this +44 (0) 121 567 4111
• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111

Respond to an emergency

You should make sure that your • Make sure that staff are trained to • shovels
emergency response equipment: use emergency response equipment. • drain bungs or covers
• can deal with the maximum spill
What the You should also make spill kits
guidance or that’s likely to occur available in areas where spills
regulations • is in good working order and leaks are likely to occur
• is clearly identified on the site plan (e.g. storage, delivery and waste
say: disposal areas). Spill kits should
(insert this into your PIRP) include:
• is clearly marked, with directions for
• absorbent materials
its use clearly displayed

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drip Trays • Drain Covers (see p12)
• Spill Kits

Site Surveys Spill Training

Site Surveys are provided without charge. An experienced spill professional Spill training can be delivered to individuals, teams or to dedicated trainers
with in-depth knowledge of construction site spill hazards will attend your who can then go on to train other personnel.
site. They will prepare a written report advising on how you can meet your
environmental requirements as well as advising on what equipment and From simple ‘tool box talks’ to more comprehensive ‘train the trainer’
spill hazards are present. courses a construction site can be made more aware of the potential
hazards and perhaps more importantly what to do in the event of a spill or
There is no obligation to follow the recommendations of the survey, leak occurring.
however when compared with the potential damages and cost of a spill
clean up (see the case studies at the back of this brochure) following the TBT-0001 ‘Tool box talk’ training for up to 12 people
survey’s recommendations is the best option. ST-0001 Spill training for site managers and construction managers
ST-0002 ‘Train the trainer’ specialist spill training for businesses

Things to look out for: It only takes an IBC container to be way? After health and safety,
punctured by a forklift for instance, spill training is perhaps the most
Having the correct equipment in to cause a major spill event. Would important option when preparing a
place is one thing but knowing the site team know how to respond site for operation.
what to do with it in the event of a in an organised and methodical
spill is another thing altogether.

10 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Prevent spills and leaks

What the To prevent spills and leaks you in good working order You should have spare containers
guidance or should… and hand transfer pumps available
regulations You should make sure that for transferring solvents from
• place drip trays beneath taps and both containers and secondary damaged containers.
say: valves in the storage area containment are:
Use overdrums to encase damaged
• secure the storage area (including • chemically resistant to the solvents containers.
taps and valves) against stored in them
unauthorised access and vandalism
• strong enough that they’re unlikely
• make sure spill kits and emergency to burst or leak
equipment are available for staff and

Products and services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drip Trays • Drum Plug & Leak Block • Site survey
• Spill Kits • Secondary Containment • Spill Training

Drip Trays with Grates Static Spill Kits 454259
454257
These two part rugged polypropylene spill trays feature a detachable This spill kit is ideal for locating near to any
inset tray top. This sits within a deep base which acts as a sump. fluid handling sites. The drum can also act as
Available in 20, 30, 40, 60 and 100 litre sizes. a container to hold the used absorbent in the
even to a spill. Refill absorbent are available
31-3081 Prestige polyethylene 20 litre Spill Tray for these kits once used.
31-3083 Prestige polyethylene 30 litre Spill Tray 451828 80 Litre Static Chemical Spill Kit
31-3085 Prestige polyethylene 40 litre Spill Tray 496625 80 Litre Static Maintenance Spill Kit
31-3087 Prestige polyethylene 60 litre Spill Tray 454259 80 Litre Static Oil only Spill Kit
31-3089 Prestige polyethylene 100 litre Spill Tray
Wheeled portable Spill Kits
Drum Puncture Repair
Two wheeled bins with a hinged lid allow
Stop the fluid leaking from the container before cleaning up a spill. for a significant quantity of absorbents to be
delivered to the site of a spill at a moments
SP-2046 1 litre leak block Granules notice.
454264 1.0kg Tub Drum Plug ready mix 496628 120 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
31-1012 0.5kg Tub Drum Plug ready mix 496626 120 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
454255 120 Litre Oil only Spill Kit
Clip Top Portable Spill Kits 496629 240 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
496627 240 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
Containing pads and where applicable socks along with waste bags and 454257 240 Litre Oil only Spill Kit
ties, these kits contain everything to recover a spill.
451825 15 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
496623 15 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
454256 15 Litre Oil only Spill Kit
451826 30 Litre Chemical Spill Kit
499624 30 Litre Maintenance Spill Kit
454258 30 Litre Oil only Spill Kit

What type of absorbents are best for construction sites?

The spill kits we recommend are recovering fluids like solvents, fuel the same time see our Universal/
Oil-only (white) and contain oils, diesel and other hydrocarbon Maintenance spill kits. For
polypropylene absorbent pads and based compounds, as they wont hazardous or unknown spill types
socks. This means that they will absorb any water at the same time. see our Chemical spill kit range.
recover only oil-based fluids. These If you require spill kits to recover
are perfect for outdoor use when both oil and water based fluids at

Things to look out for: steps to take to understanding if you require any other types of
how spills might occur and how absorbent for fluids that are water-
Preventing spills and leaks covers you can mitigate or respond in the based.
a wide range of possible hazards, event. A site survey will also advise
fluids and locations. A site survey
and spill training are sensible

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Site infrastructure

• You should look after the
infrastructure (e.g. pipework,
secondary containment and
drains) on your site to prevent
groundwater pollution.

What the
guidance or
regulations

say:

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drain Filter Guard • Drain Cover

• Drain Berm

496168 496632 496633

Drain Filter Guard Drain Berm Drain Covers

Drain Filter is a fabric membrane that is Made from flexible and sticky plastic, the The poly drain cover is a double sided
inserted into the drain once the drain cover Drain Bund once placed around the a drain adhesive mat that can be placed directly over
has been removed. The drain cover is then will prevent a spill from entering into the a drain to prevent a spill from entering into
replaced over the Drain Filter where it will drainage system. Use against a kerb or the drain network. The mechanical drain
capture any oil-based fluids and sediments. completely to surround a drain. cover is more durable option.

496168 Drain Filter 496632 Flexible Poly Spill Berm 496633 Poly Drain Cover
31-1037 Mechanical Drain Cover

Prevent groundwater pollution from solvents

Most solvents are hazardous fine if you allow the: • degreaser
substances. Even in small quantities • viscosity adjuster
they cause pollution and can • discharge of solvents directly to • surface tension adjuster
seriously impact the quality of groundwater • preserver
groundwater making it unfit for • plasticiser
drinking water or other uses such as A solvent is any substance that’s
What the food production. designed to act on another
guidance or substance as either a:
regulations You’re breaking the law and could
face imprisonment or an unlimited • dissolver
say:
• disperser

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drain Covers • Drain Filters
• Drain Bunds

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Emergency response/spill control

What the The emergency spill control
guidance or procedure should include the
regulations following key sections:

say: • Spills involving hazardous materials
should first be contained to prevent
spread of the material to other
areas. This may involve the use of
temporary diking, sand bags, dry
sand, earth or proprietary booms /
absorbent pads;

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Pads • Pillows
• Socks • Booms

Socks Pads

After first stopping the source of the spill the next step is to contain it. Individual pads are far more efficient at recovering spills than granules.
Socks are ideal for surrounding a spill to prevent it from spreading. These Oil only pads (white) will recover just oil-based fluids without absorbing
long absorbent tubes are flexible and will mould to the contour of the any water so are ideal for use on construction sites. If the spill is water-
surface. Socks are usually found in most spill kits. based then Universal (grey) pads will be required. If the spill type is
unknown or potentially hazardous use Chemical (yellow) pads.
454247 20 x Oil only socks
496637 20 x Universal socks 454246 100 x Oil only 40cm x 50cm pads
496638 20 x Chemical socks 496639 100 x Universal 40cm x 50cm pads
451829 100 x Chemical 40cm x 50cm pads

Pillows Booms

Bigger and more absorbent than pads, pillows are better for recovering Oil-only booms are designed to float on water and will absorb just
larger spills. Oil only (white) will recover just oil-based fluids, whereas oil-based fluids. These booms feature a tough sock-in-net construction
Universal (grey) will recover both water-based and oil-based spills. with a nylon rope for added strength. Hooks and eyelets 60cm in from
Chemical (yellow) areused to recover unknown or aggressive substances. each end allow multiple lengths to be attached together to form longer
barrages.
21-1018 10 x Oil onlypillows
11-1028 10 x Universal pillows 454243 4 x 13cm diameter oil only booms
01-1013 10 x Chemical pillows 21-1008 4 x 20cm diameter oil only booms

Things to look out for: steps to take to understanding if you require any other types of
how spills might occur and how absorbent for fluids that are water-
Preventing spills and leaks covers you can mitigate or respond in the based.
a wide range of possible hazards, event. A site survey will also advise
fluids and locations. A site survey
and spill training are sensible

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Storing solvents

What the Storing solvents incorrectly can • protected from weather conditions
guidance or lead to groundwater pollution. that could negatively affect them,
regulations Make sure that storage areas are: e.g. freezing conditions that could
crack containers or heat that could
say: • inspected regularly for spills and cause fires
leaks
• protected by secondary containment
• secure against the risk of spills or • well-lit to avoid spills and make it
vandalism
easier to detect leaks
• above ground storage

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Secondary Containment
• Secure Cabinet

Storage Cabinets

Available in different sizes and all featuring a lockable door. Some
feature wheels to aid mobility. Please note stands for these cabinets
are not shown - please ask for details.

31-1159 90cm x 46cm x 180cm acid and alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1160 90cm x 46cm x 90cm acid and alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1161 46cm x 46cm x 90cm acid and alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1162 35cm x 30cm x 70cm acid and alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1166 180cm x 90cm x 46cm Pesticide & Agrochemical Cabinet
31-1167 90cm x 46cm x 90cm pesticide & agrochemical Cabinet
31-1168 46cm x 46cm x 90cm pesticide & agrochemical Cabinet
31-1169 35cm x 30cm x 70cm pesticide & agrochemical Cabinet
31-1175 90cm x 46cm x 180cm Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1176 90cm x 46cm x 90cm Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1177 46cm x 46cm x 90cm Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1178 35cm x 30cm x 70cm Hazardous Storage Cabinet
31-1281 120cm x 46cm x 180cm Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1282 90cm x 46cm x 70cm Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1284 90cm x 46cm x 84cm Mobile Hazardous Substance Cabinet
31-1285 85cm x 26cm x 57cm Hazardous Substance Wall Cabinet
31-1286 120cm x 46cm x 180cm acid & alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1287 90cm x 46cm x 70cm acid & alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1288 90cm x 46cm x 104cm Mobile acid & alkali Storage Cabinet
31-1289 90cm x 46cm x 84cm Mobile acid & alkali Storage Cabinet

Use of solvents

Make sure that areas where Use protective equipment (e.g.
solvents are used on site: drain covers or flexible dams) if
you’re unable to handle solvents or
• are clearly designated with proper pour them away from surface water
signage drains.

What the • have impermeable flooring and
guidance or chemically resistant to the solvents
regulations used

say: • are inside properly bunded areas

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drain covers (see p12)
• Drain Berm (see p12)

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Where to store solvents

You can store solvents in drums) can leak and cause spills, • are clearly marked using hazard
appropriately sized and designed: so you should only use these for pictograms
• cans storing viscous solvents that don’t
• drums flow easily (e.g. paraffin waxes). • haven’t been used before for different
• intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) You can use traditional metal drums types of solvent or other chemicals
• above ground storage tanks with small bungs, provided they:
What the
guidance or Drums with large lids and rim • have no holes, dents or leaks
regulations clamps (e.g. 205 litre open top
• have no visible signs of rust or metal
say: fatigue

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Pallets

31-3042 Ramp 31-3043 Ramp

Spill Pallets and Safety Storage Platforms

Available in different sizes to accommodate a range of drum and
containers. Recessed forklift slots allow for easy movement of the spill
pallets

31-3022 Prestige 2-drum Polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3024 Prestige 4-drum polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3025 Prestige 2-drum poly All weather Spill Pallet
31-3071 Single IBC pallet complete with grating
31-1267 Prestige polyethylene 205 litre Drum Funnel c/w hinged Lid
31-3020 Prestige 1-drum Polyethylene Spill Pallet
31-3023 Prestige 4 drum in-line spill pallet
31-3026 Prestige 4-drum polyethylene All weather Spill Pallet
31-3036 Prestige 2-drum poly Horizontal Racking - base unit
31-3037 Prestige 2-drum poly Horizontal Racking - stacking unit
31-3060 Prestige polyethylene Drum Transporter and Dispenser
31-3075 Prestige poly single IBC Spill Pallet with dispensing well 3

Transporting solvents around a site

When transporting solvents around • follow the Dangerous Substance and supervised by trained staff
a site you should: Explosive Atmosphere Regulations • assess the risk of fires from
(DSEAR) if the solvents are highly
• use suitable, secure containers and flammable flammable liquids or their vapours
other equipment (e.g. forklifts and under the DSEAR Regulations
trolleys) You should also:
What the • make sure staff are trained in manual
guidance or • keep transportation routes clear of
regulations any sources of ignition or obstacles and equipment handling
(e.g. drains, sumps and soakaways) • make sure any contractors are
say:

Products and services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Drum Trolley (see above) • Ramps (see above)
• Spill training (see p 10)

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Generators and transformers

What the Rules applying to any of • transformer headers tanks that are container, for example by placing
guidance or the following generators or connected to the transformer by a barriers or bollards around the tank.
regulations transformers that have a connected one-way feed pipe
oil supply tank with a capacity of You do not need to follow these
say: 201 litres or more: Where to position your container guidelines if you store any of these
• You must position your container types of waste oil but you should
• generators in daily use with a tank check if you need an environmental
that supplies the generator where all somewhere that minimises the risk permit:
of the oil from the tank is not used of it being damaged by impact,
in 1 day for example away from driveways, • oil for turbines and hydraulic oil
tanker turning circles and fork lift
• ‘stand-by’ generators, which are truck routes.
generators kept for emergency use • Or you must make sure that
any impact will not damage the

Products and services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Training - Contact us now for more information about this +44 (0) 121 567 4111
• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111

Remote filling

If you fill your container via a (the bund or drip tray designed to
remote fill pipe you must use a drip capture leaks from the container).
tray to catch any oil that may be During a remote fill, the tank might
spilled during the delivery. not be visible from the fill point.

What the A remote fill is when you fill your
guidance or container at a fill point that’s
regulations outside the secondary containment

say:

Products that would help you meet these requirements:

• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111
• Drip Tray

Carry out your emergency procedures

As part of your emergency Your PIRP should set out how you’ll: protective equipment
procedure you should: • handle both small and large spills • dispose of fire-fighting water
• tell staff about the incident • assess priorities in an emergency
What the • evacuate the site safely • make sure staff know their
guidance or • tell your emergency contacts
regulations • notify and evacuate any properties responsibilities in an emergency
• safely handle and dispose of any
say: affected in the surrounding area
waste caused by the incident
• clean and decontaminate personal

Services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Spill Training - Contact us now for more information about this +44 (0) 121 567 4111
• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111

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Report an environmental incident

What the Call the Environment Agency
guidance or incident hotline to report:
regulations • damage or danger to the natural environment
• pollution to water or land
say:
Information that would help you meet these requirements:

• Environment Agency
call 0800 80 70 60

Sorting, storing and Disposal of commercial waste

You must store waste safely and • use waterproof covers if rain could • they can be reused more easily
securely. To do this: cause contaminated run-off or • you can complete the waste transfer
• store waste in a secure place prevent the waste from being reused
• use suitable containers that will stop note correctly
You have extra responsibilities if
What the waste escaping you’re storing hazardous waste.
guidance or • label containers clearly with the type
regulations Store different types of waste
of waste they contain separately, so that:
say: • use covers to stop waste blowing • they do not contaminate each other

away

Your responsibilities registered to dispose of waste • construction

You must: • not allow the waste carrier to dispose • demolition
• keep waste to a minimum by doing of your waste illegally (and report
them to Crimestoppers if they do) Disposing of your own waste
everything you reasonably can to
prevent, reuse, recycle or recover You have extra responsibilities You must register as a waste carrier
waste (in that order) - get help to do if you’re dealing with hazardous if you want to dispose of your own
this waste. waste regularly. Apply to register in:
• sort and store waste safely and
securely What counts as business waste: • England
• complete a waste transfer note for
each load of waste that leaves your Any waste that comes from a • Wales
premises commercial activity is business
• check if your waste carrier is waste. Business waste also includes Depending on what you’re doing,
any waste that comes from: you may also need to apply for a
waste permit.

For each load of non-hazardous loads 4. Show it to an enforcement officer
waste you move off your premises, • Or download a waste transfer note to from your local council or the
you need a waste transfer note Environment Agency if asked.
or a document with the same fill in and sign on paper.
information, such as an invoice. You must include enough
Your business and the business information to help the business
Register online to: taking your waste both need to: taking your waste to handle and
dispose of it safely.
• fill in a waste transfer note for a 1. Fill in the sections of the waste
single load of waste transfer note that apply to you.

• create a season ticket for a series of 2. Sign it.

3. Keep a copy for 2 years.

Services that would help you meet these requirements:

• Free Site Survey - Contact us now for more information about this service we provide +44 (0)121 567 4111

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Notes

18 Spill control, prevention and environmental guidance for the construction sector

Acknowledgements

Quoted guidance and regulations text and case studies are from the
Environment Agency and from the www.gov.uk website.

Contacts for more information

Lee Brothers
Unit 1, Britannia Park
Trident Park
Wednesbury
WS10 7XB
www.leebrothers.co.uk e: [email protected]
Telephone: 0121 567 4111
Local Council
Contact the local Council in the area the development is located
Health and Safety Executive
Visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk

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Construction sector spill equipment choices made simpler
Pollution risks and how to deal with them

Guidance and regulations that apply to the construction sector
Choosing absorbents for different spill types and locations
Things to look out for with construction spill hazards

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