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Spill containment is an essential aspect of any business that deals with potentially hazardous materials. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it also plays a critical role in protecting the environment, public safety, and the financial stability of the business. One of the most significant reasons why spill containment is essential to a business is the potential environmental damage that can occur as a result of a spill. Spills can lead to significant pollution of air, water, and soil, which can have a detrimental impact on the environment. This can result in costly fines and penalties from regulatory...

Last year instead of spending money on a Secret Santa present we decided to support our local children’s charity, West Lothian Toy Appeal, by donating toys. We decided to do the same this year. For most of us, the festive season is a happy time. But families all over the UK will struggle, especially during these unpredictable times. Last year, West Lothian Toy Appeal managed to help provide a bag of gifts to over 2,600 kids from over 750 families!     WHO ARE WEST LOTHIAN TOY APPEAL AND WHAT DO THEY DO? The Toy Appeal started in 1984 and...

Will your customer's drums and IBCs be protected against the winter weather when stored outside? At Romold, we offer a comprehensive range of covered storage units.If non-covered spill pallets are stored outside, they will collect rainwater and can cause contamination. Our range of covered spill pallet bunds enables your customers to safely store IBCs & drums outside in all weather conditions and prevent rainwater from entering the sump. Full Covered Range BP2HC  Length: 1490mm Width: 990mm Height: 16900mm Sump: 230ltrWeight: 85kgUDL: 650kg BP2HCS  Length: 1490mm Width: 990mm Height: 1690mm Sump: 230ltrWeight: 90kgUDL: 650kg BP2HCH  Length: 1490mm Width: 990mm Height: 1690mm Sump: 230ltrWeight: 95kgUDL: 650kg...

A containment boom is a temporary floating barrier used to contain oil spills & loose debris on surface water. Booms are used to reduce the pollution of shorelines, rivers, oceans, and other waterways. The thick surface layers collect oil, which allows for easy recovery. Each type of containment boom offers a unique set of abilities. These abilities range from deployment terms, robustness, specific area of use, buoyancy ratio and portability. There are several types of booms available such as permanent, fence, curtain, air, silt & absorbent booms. Each has different uses from others with varying pros & cons. They all have a...

Is spill containment required? The short answer… Yes. If your company needs to work with hazardous or dangerous chemicals such as oil, there is always the possibility that leaks and spills may occur causing a great deal of damage to both your business and the environment. It may also be toxic or reactive, and can be difficult to clean up. It is also a legal requirement for companies to have spill containment kits to prevent damaging the surrounding area. If you are found to be negligent not only will you be prosecuted by not complying with these laws, but you...