Ensure that you have absorbent materials, such as sand and other containment equipment suitable for the type and quantity of fuel, oil and chemicals you store and use on your site. Ensure that they are located close to where they might be needed, and that your staff know they are there and how to use them.
In the event of a pollution incident affecting or likely to affect surface waters or groundwater, report it
immediately via the environmental regulator's emergency hotline (0800 807060). If quick action is taken it may be possible to contain the spillage within the drainage system and prevent pollution occurring.
Site security
Make your site and storage areas secure.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent intruders or unauthorised personnel from being able to discharge pollutants from your site into surface waters or groundwater, for example by tampering with or puncturing containers of chemicals, oils or other fluids. You may be liable for any pollution which results from the acts of third parties. Note that proximity or otherwise to a river is not relevant as the surface water drainage system can convey pollutants there.
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