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  • December 9, 2011

    Stop spills in their tracks

    We have discussed previously the importance of having an emergency spill response plan in place should a hazardous liquid spill occur at your industrial site. And we have seen that there are a number of ways a spill could occur....

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  • December 7, 2011

    Eight Tips on Choosing the Right Oil Spill Absorbent

    There are an array of loose absorbents and general purpose and oil absorbent pads, rolls, perforated rolls, socks cushions and drip trays on the market – the best product for you depends upon your application.Question 1 – Do you want...

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  • December 7, 2011

    Planning for an accidental spill

    The Environment Agency’s Pollution Prevention Guideline 21 (PPG21) contains a wealth of advice that any industrial factory owner should read through so they can meet current legislation.One thing that PPG21 talks about in a little detail is the importance of...

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  • December 5, 2011

    "Yellow Shield Testimonial" (November 2011)

    "I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work helping me receive my order of wheelie bins. Had it not been for yourself I think I would have probably cancelled my order given...

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  • December 5, 2011

    Bespoke Bunded Tanks (example)

    At Yellow Shield we are able to quote on bespoke bunded tank designs and can provide technical drawings on request. All of our tanks are fully customizable with a large range of options, accessories and sizes enabling you to configure...

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  • December 5, 2011

    Booms and flood barriers

    The two common types of booms used for spill containment and collection are absorbent booms and containment booms.Absorbent boomsAbsorbent booms are commonly used to contain all types of fuel spills, whether on land or at sea. These booms come in...

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  • December 3, 2011

    Small fuel storage devices

    Some industrial premises need to store small amounts of fuel oil or diesel for use in process controlled applications. And the best way that they can do this is to use a fuel cube. Fuel dispensing cubes are available in...

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  • December 1, 2011

    Spill signage

    Safety signs should be used at every workplace. From emergency exit signs to fire extinguisher signs, we’ve all seen safety signs; even if we don’t register they are there on a daily basis. Even if the signs aren’t fixed in...

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  • November 30, 2011

    Make provision for untoward spills

    Many industrial sites now have spill kits available to soak up liquid spills should they occur. However, many sites still don’t have the necessary equipment to stop a spilled liquid entering the general waste water network.If spilled liquid were to...

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