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kevinmuir  
#1 Posted : 18 September 2018 16:13:20(UTC)
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kevinmuir

This is a new one to me but we have a client representative (a doctor specialising in environmental remediation) who has deemed a site which formerly had gas holders (large gas storage vessels) present as a 'red site' and are now asking me to determine what level of PPE our operatives must wear when working in the vicinity.

Have spoken to people I know working on Shell, Exxon sites etc and no-one there seems to know what they are referring to. Also asking about what type of decon unit we are going to place. the 'Dr' in question is no longer contactable but now everyone is still concerned about this term. Extensive google searches reveal nothing of any use.

Has anyone on here ever heard the term and can advise?. 

MikeKelly  
#2 Posted : 18 September 2018 18:16:01(UTC)
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MikeKelly

Hi Kevin

This summary below is the only 'red' reference I can think of and it's been years since I did any work with these substances, usually with reference to consented discharges of very nasty substances.

I guess your contacts may have mentioned them

Summary from the Environmental Agency

 The UK has a list (known as the Red List) of 23 of the most dangerous substances which were selected for priority control under the Integrated Pollution Control legislation (subsequently superseded by the Pollution Prevention and Control and then Environmental Permitting Regulations). This list of substances includes EC List I substances defined under the Dangerous Substances Directive, as well as certain substances listed on EC

Regards

Mike

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