Hazardous Material Storage

Hazardous Materials Storage - Best Management Practices

All fluids (except fuels) should be drained in dismantling area. Fuels should be drained in a well ventilated area in the event of a fire. Fuel should be removed prior to dismantling.

Fluids should be stored and handled so as to prevent leaks and spills by:

Placing containers in an area where they cannot be damaged or vandalized

Using containers that have properly fitting lids

Containers are clearly labelled

Deteriorated labels are replaced

Provide covered, secondary containment around storage tanks

Spills around storage tanks are cleaned up

Containers are stored over impervious surface with no floor drains

Examples of Good practices

In a Shed

This shed has concrete secondary containment in the foundation. The shed provides easy access for employees and the barrels are clearly marked.

Container In Container

This large container is an interesting approach. Make sure the larger container has no leaks

Baking Soda

This is a great way to store lead-acid batteries. The plastic container is in an old cube van. Any spilled acid will be neutralized by the baking soda in the bottom of the plastic container.

Inside Two Containers

This large container is an interesting approach. Make sure the larger container has no leaks

Examples of Bad Practices

No Pad, No roof, Hidden Spills

This oil tank does not have a concrete pad, roof or secondary containment. In addition, the owner brought in clean gravel to cover up the spills that have accumulated over the years.

No Cover

These containers were simply left outside.

Inside a Cube Van

At least these containers are stored inside a cube van