The latest addition to our IBC Spill Pallet range has arrived. The new 1 x IBC Spill Pallet is designed to reduce transport costs and improve workplace ergonomics. Reducing Transport Costs The BB1S is designed to stack 5 units to minimise transport costs. Improving Workplace Ergonomics Employees are left with no choice but to force their bodies into less than ideal positions to suit their work environments, resulting in illness and injuries. The BB1S pallet height allows for safe dispensing eliminating back strain from constantly bending over       The investment into product development is welcomed by Sandra Geddes –...

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...

Emtez Collapsible Bunds are unique bunds for storage of drums, IBCs, plant, machinery or even vehicles.     Our PVC Ezybund portable bunds are easy to store and transport, quick to assemble and are compatible with hydrocarbons and a wide range of chemicals (compatibility information available upon request). These portable bunds are the ideal solution to your containment needs when a standard spill pallet is impractical. The lightweight and flexible but highly durable materials mean that the bunds can be easily reused, cleaned, stored and transported. No tools required. Easy and quick to load and unload. Accessories: Ground mat underlay...

Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk. The law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. Control measures must ensure employees and others who may be exposed are protected and to that end The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) (as amended) and the support leaflet COSHH: A brief guide to the Regulations explain what you need to know. Improperly stored hazardous substances can be highly dangerous and potentially cause a serious accident. A safe storage location for your hazardous substances should primarily limit the...

Sometimes outdoor storage of drums and IBCs is required due to space restrictions or as a direct operational need. When this is the case, there are a few things you need to take into consideration that you may not have thought about. Below, we offer our top five tips for safe outdoor storage. 1. Designate Specific Areas Ensuring you designate specifics areas for your bunded storage will help with housekeeping, health and safety and environmental protection. You should try to determine key areas for: The delivery and inspection of liquids to site The decanting of liquids from one container to...

Plastics: a major environmental concern and highly topical, with a recent survey from Greenpeace revealing a shocking state of affairs. The survey revealed that none of the major consumer goods giants responsible for most of the single-use plastic in circulation have any plans to reduce the amount of plastic packaging they produce. It is estimated that 12.7 million tonnes of plastic – everything from plastic bottles and bags to microbeads – end up in our oceans each year. That’s a truck load of rubbish a minute. It is estimated that 50% of all plastics are used just once and thrown...

In certain industries, there is a need to store substances at a specific temperature, predominantly in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical or food and drink arenas. This can be achieved via drum jackets and IBC jackets. Should the correct temperature not be maintained, the substances can spoil or become dangerous. To combat this and in addition to our heated bunded stores, we have expanded our range to incorporate a variety of original and market-leading electrical surface heating products for both drums and IBCs. These IBC Heaters have been designed for a number of scenarios and provide a safe and cost-effective solution helping ensure...

In conjunction with National Wildlife Day, we take a look at how animals can be affected by a leak of an unnatural substance into a waterway or drain and why spill prevention is so important. The Environment Agency are clear in their guidelines on what can and can’t be disposed of in drains or waterways – deliberately or accidentally. If you pollute, you are directly responsible and could receive an unlimited fine, go to prison for up to 5 years or both. You may also have to pay the cost of the clean-up.   Any substance that cannot be found naturally in...