Environment Agency invites feedback on spill prevention in logistics operations
June 28th 2010 A new survey and report commissioned by the Environment Agency and the British Safety
Industry Federation (BSIF) has shown that over 50% of transport, logistics and distribution operators say they’ve suffered a major environmentally hazardous spill as a result of their operations.
Preparing for the everyday to major catastrophic spills of hazardous substances are concerns facing every site and logistics manager. To address the issue the Environment Agency and the BSIF has released a free survey and report titled Spill Prevention for Transport, Logistics and Distribution Industries.
Written in collaboration with leading players in the industry including TDG, Wincanton, BP, UCP, Greggs and United Biscuits, the report examines the steps they’re taking to prevent spills in their site and haulage operations and the challenges they’re coming up against.
In a new step for the Environment Agency, the report contains roundtable debate transcripts between the EA and industry professionals where questions are asked of the EA’s approach to industry support, with the EA duly answering on the steps they’re taking to better help industry avoid punitive fines.
Handling & Storage solutions will feature exclusive in-depth coverage of the report in the July / August issue.
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