Secondary containment helps to prevent harm by containing hazardous material spills. But do you understand the required regulations and how to provide adequate spill control for your containers and equipment? Here’s what you need to know.
Imagine this scenario: The primary container you use to stockpile the metalworking fluids that keep your machining equipment running smoothly (and prevent debris from building up) is leaking. The fluid is in danger of running out into the public sewer system, potentially contaminating the surrounding water table.
Thankfully, the primary container sits within another container, and what could have been a harmful fluid leak has been contained, and your metalworking fluids will not pollute the environment or cause unnecessary harm to others.
This scenario is not uncommon. Any workplace that uses chemicals, oil or other potentially damaging liquids faces the potential for a spill. These events can occur when a product leaks or pours from its primary container, which could be anything from a large drum to a small bottle.
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