When you work in a business which deals with hazardous materials, like oil or fuel, extra care has to be taken to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Containment breaches can result in unnecessary pollution, significant fines, and even injuries to your employees or clients, all of which are situations which a company will want to avoid. Having the correct training and procedures in place will certainly help with this, but there are extra measures which can be taken to prevent any unwanted leaks. Our selection of bunded tanks are essential to businesses which store oil and can be an excellent choice for other chemicals, too. How exactly do these tanks work for your company, though?
What Are They?
A bunded tank is similar to a standard storage tank and is usually made from plastic. Unlike a single-walled tank, our bunded tanks have two layers of protection, with the inner layer providing the first line of defense, and an outer layer to prevent accidental leaks. Along with this protection, our bunded tanks come with a range of other features. Some have gauges which make it easy to check oils levels, while others have inspection hatches which make cleaning incredibly easy. We can even provide you with filters to make sure that the oil you’re storing remains pure.
Who Needs Them?
In short, any company which is storing oil will need some protective tank in place, and this is because oil isn’t like other liquids which can be mopped and cleaned away. Instead, the oil will stick to the surfaces it touches, traveling along with them and spreading exceptionally quickly. In an indoor environment, this can create a massive trip and fire hazard, rendering a workplace unusable until it is clean. When the oil is spilled outdoors, cleaning it up completely can prove to be impossible. The impact which this can have on the local wildlife is massive, and a lot of governments will fine companies which fail to manage spills properly.
Choosing Your Bunded Tank
Here at Nigel Chapman Fuel Tank Services, we have a wealth of experience when it comes to providing fuel tanks to our clients. We have the skills to assess your needs and provide product suggestions which will work for your business, rather than merely making a sale. We have a range of different tanks on offer which is designed to suit a variety of companies, ranging from the smallest to the largest, and anything in between. Our bunded tanks are some of Norfolk’s favorites, but we’re happy to delivery throughout much of the UK.
Keeping materials like oil secure is essential to a business which deals with them regularly. Leaving it to chance with standard containment options isn’t worth it, especially when you have plenty of tools available which can solve this problem before you ever experience it. Spending a little bit of money on a product like this can save you a considerable amount in the long run, as cleaning an oil spill can be a costly process.
