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You should pay particular attention to avoid the build-up of static electricity when you are storing or handling flammable wastes and materials. You should use leak detection systems and alarms (for example VOC alarms) and automatic fire suppression equipment based on a recorded risk assessment. You must be able to close all connections to vessels, tanks and secondary containment via suitable valves. You must fit a valve close to the tank if you have bottom outlets, and have at least 2 isolation points in case of valve failure. You must store aerosol canisters under cover in secure, well-ventilated containers, and within caged storage areas. You must also store them in a well-vented place that is not subject to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight. You must not store canisters in open containers to prevent the risk of them spreading fires by ‘missiling’ or ‘ejection’.
As such, post-Brexit, HSE could completely overhaul HSG76. Yet, this isn’t likely to happen, as there are no calls for HSE to do so. Instead, what is likely to happen is that all existing HSE legislation will remain the same. Sorting is the placing together of containers with other waste containers of the same type, without emptying the contents from the container. You must have a permit that specifically allows you to carry out storage activities (coded D15 or R13). Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.” You should also do intermediate external examinations. You must act on the results of the examinations and do any necessary repairs to ensure the tanks remain fit for service. You must keep the results of examinations and repairs. You should, where applicable and based on a recorded risk assessment, make inert the atmosphere of tanks containing organic liquid waste with a flashpoint less than 21°C. This can be done, for example, by using nitrogen gas.You must provide suitable containment measures (for example drip trays) for aerosol canisters held in containers which cannot collect and hold free liquids released from the canisters. Or you should transfer them to secure containers that are able to hold free liquid. You must inspect storage areas, containers and infrastructure daily. You must deal with any issues immediately. You must keep written records of the inspections. You must rectify and log any spillages of waste. When loading and offloading odorous, flammable or volatile liquids between bulk storage tanks and tankers, you must use vapour balance lines to transfer the displaced vapours from the receiving vessel to the vessel you are pumping from.
You must follow safe operating procedures designed to reduce the risk of explosion and fugitive emissions when you transfer waste from powder tankers into silos. You must use trained and competent personnel.
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You must store all waste containers in a way that allows easy inspection. You must maintain safe access, with a gap of at least 0.7m between rows of bulk containers or palletised wastes. HSG232: Sound solutions for the food and drink industries: Reducing noise in food and drink manufacturing HSG90: The law on VDUs: An easy guide: Making sure your office complies with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002)
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