Why Does My Business Need A Fuel Tank?
If fuel or oil causes damage to the environment then the responsibility for the damage falls upon the person or business that is in charge of them-regardless of who owns them.
According to the Environment Agency oil accounts for over a quarter of all pollution incidents in the United Kingdom, most sewers and drains track directly back to rivers, streams and lakes so if any oil enters these drains and sewers it has the same effect as pouring oil directly into the river. Oil is deadly to fish and other wildlife and it suffocates plants-oil pollution can quickly wipe out all the wildlife in a river or stream. Due to these devastating effects you could be liable for prosecution and face a hefty fine should fuel or oil from your site enter any water channel.
Since the effects and consequences of fuel leakage are so destructive all fuel, oil and other chemicals should be stored in secure Fuel Tanks which meet Environment Agency standards. Fuel, Oil and Chemical storage tanks should be located in an area which is as safe as possible-on impenetrable surfaces and as far away from drains, sewers and water channels as possible. Fuel Tanks should be clearly labelled with their storage capacity and contents to ensure that they do not leak because they have been overfilled. You’ll find on a lot of sites where fuel is stored that there is a high number of vehicles coming and going-these vehicles could pose a risk of damage to the fuel tank should one of them collide with it and cause a leakage, due to this, you should consider installing heavy duty barriers around the tank to ensure that any operating vehicles do not collide directly with the fuel tank.
Another way to ensure no fuel leakages come from your site is to invest in a Bunded Fuel Tank; in fact, if you store more than 200 litres of fuel it is a legal requirement to have a bunded fuel tank. Bunded Fuel Tanks give extra protection and reduce the risk of spillages. You’ll find that most Fuel Tank Suppliers will advise you on the best fuel tank to suit your needs and will often build you a tank direct to your specifications. If you store oil, fuel or other chemicals then it makes sense to invest in a fuel tank.
If you’re looking for ways to store your fuel safely then contact our approved Fuel Tank Manufacturers and Suppliers today
