Guides & Resources — Spill Control, COSHH & Compliance
Free expert guidance on COSHH compliance, spill control regulations, and secondary containment — written by UK health and safety specialists. Use these guides to ensure your site meets its legal obligations and to specify the right products for your requirements.
📋 Compliance Guides
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Complete Guide to COSHH Compliance
Everything you need to know about COSHH regulations for hazardous substance storage — risk assessments, secondary containment rules, documentation and penalties.
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UK Spill Containment Regulations
The complete guide to EA PPG, COSHH, Water Resources Act, ADR and HSE enforcement — what inspectors look for and how to stay compliant.
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Drum Storage Best Practice
Safe drum storage layouts, bunding requirements for 205L drums, forklift handling, stacking limits, labelling and inspection checklists.
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IBC Bunding Requirements UK
IBC secondary containment requirements, ÜHP certification explained, 110% sump rule calculations, indoor vs outdoor storage guidance.
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🛒 Buying Guides
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How to Choose the Right Spill Kit
Oil vs chemical vs general purpose, absorbency ratings, litre capacity guide, workplace assessment and legal requirements — everything to specify the right kit.
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Bund Volume Calculator
Interactive tool: calculate the minimum secondary containment volume required for your drums or IBCs under EA PPG guidance. Instant results.
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📰 Technical Articles
COMPLIANCE
COSHH Inspection Checklist: What HSE Inspectors Look For
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BUNDING
The 110% Bunding Rule Explained
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BUYING GUIDE
Oil Spill Kit vs Chemical Spill Kit: Which Do You Need?
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REGULATIONS
DSEAR: Flammable Liquid Storage Requirements
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PRODUCTS
What is a Spill Pallet? Complete Guide to Drum Bunding
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