Lubricant isn’t the only chemical that keeps automotive manufacturing’s wheel turning, where the difference of a degree in temperature can see production stall. A good example of a product group that must be within a specified temperature range before it can be used are resins. Versatile, with a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent energy absorption, and impact resistance properties, resins are well-suited to the various demands placed on modern vehicles today once they’re out on the road. But for automotive or indeed aerospace manufacturers using them in their operations, a little care must first be taken. This is because the same...

The same chemicals that manufacturers depend on to keep food production clean can also be a health and safety risk if not stored correctly. Without temperature-controlled units, the quality of any manufacturer’s food production would quickly expire. But there’s another application for temperature-controlled storage solutions in this area of industrial manufacturing, and it’s just as important for people’s safety. If you’re running any kind of sizable food manufacturing operation, you’ll store cleaning chemicals in bulk. However, many of these chemicals shouldn’t be stored together. Others can actually catch fire if exposed to certain temperatures or environments. In either case, improper...

What have years spent helping businesses achieve data compliance taught me about chemical storage legislation, and what can you learn from my experiences?  For many years I worked in a different industry, guiding businesses safely through the legal implications of general data protection. Data protection is easy to overlook, but it mattered a great deal to my customers because they were responsible for keeping the data they held on their clients safe, and in a time when cybercrime is commonplace, their communication channels were just as vulnerable as the doors and windows to their physical premises. Chemical compliance is a...

Insurers are switching on to lithium-ion battery fire risks. What solutions can you recommend to protect your customers’ premises, their people, and their premiums? As a company committed to providing insurance, how can you come through on this for those of your customers using lithium-ion batteries when so many uncertainties are in place? Lithium-ion batteries are transforming the way businesses operate today. From rechargeable devices to electric vehicles (EVs), they’re all around us in the workplace. However, the uncertainty surrounding this battery type is a sticking point for insurers trying to understand their risks. Li-ion batteries can spontaneously ignite or...

Why are Spill Containment Regulations Essential? Spill containment regulations are an essential aspect of environmental safety and protection. In the UK, these regulations are put in place to ensure that companies and organisations take measures to prevent spills and, in case of an accident, contain and manage them properly. The UK spill containment regulations are designed to safeguard the environment, people’s health and safety, and prevent any financial losses that may result from spills. The UK spill containment regulations apply to a range of industries, including manufacturing, transport, storage, and handling of hazardous materials, among others. These regulations are set...

Did you know the incorrect storage or poor management of liquids can pose a potential threat to your business and the environment if it’s not properly handled or stored? At Emtez, we offer a vast number of spill control and spill containment solutions, including the BB2FW – Double IBC Spill Pallet. The Emtez BB2FW is a robust spill pallet designed to hold 2 x 1000ltr IBCs side by side on the plastic grid deck.     Manufactured from medium-density polyethylene this spill pallet has 4-way fork lift access, broad range chemical compatibility and complies with all the UK regulations relating...

In the UK oil is still one of the biggest pollutants. Country specific regulations governing its storage are: ENGLAND The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001: Which define “oil” as any kind of oil including petrol. SCOTLAND The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) Scotland Regulations 2011 (As Amended) and The Water Environment (Misc.) Scotland Regulations 2017: Which define “oil” as any kind of oil other than solid products such as uncut bitumen and includes fuel oil, waste oil, biofuel mixtures, vegetable oil, plant oil, lubricant oil and hydraulic oil. NORTHERN IRELAND Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations (Northern Ireland)...

At Emtez, we advocate the safe practise of storing and handling liquids. In 1814, the regulations were unfortunately not so strict. On Monday 17th October, a tragic accident claimed 8 lives in St Giles, London. The incident, known as The Great Beer Flood, resulted in the release of a beer tsunami flowing onto the streets around Tottenham Court Road from The Horse Shoe Brewery which at the time stood on the corner of Great Russell Street and Tottenham Court Road. First established in 1623, the brewery was taken over by Henry Meux in 1809 and by 1811, annual production had reached 103,502 barrels....

UK breweries are on the rise with an 8% growth which brings the UK total up to around 1,700. As the industry thrives, it’s vital to ensure breweries are compliant with legislation relating to health and safety and the prevention of injury at work. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) there are alarming statistics that indicate slips and trips are one of the main causes of injury in breweries (second to manual handling). Slips and trips are an equal cause of injury and 90 % of slips are due to wet floors which can be prevented with the...