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...

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)...