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I am assessing a company holding multiple IBC's containing 1,000 litres of caustic and toxic chemicals in racking indoors at level 1 and 2
I have checked SWL's which are okay. they hold regualr spill kit drills and have a good 1st aider rota
I have advised them to install a drench shower, give additional training to FLT drivers to minmise this risk,
and hold emergency drills to include a full IBC being punctured or falling to ground level and splitting
prefrerably i would like to have alll IBC's at floor level but it isnt workable due to space constraints
what else would you recommend please?
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Have you considered the age and condition of the IBCs and whether the chemicals in them can cause them to deteriorate and weaken over time? And regular inspections of the racking condition?
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We have a similar situation with IBCs stored in racks at 2 levels. In addition to everything you have mentioned the IBC's should be stored on bunded pallets. Also consider an internal drainage system so that would capture spills and return to an effluent plant (if you have one). I would also fit drain blockers to foul and surface water drains in the event of a major spill.
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Sometimes "bunded palletts" do not provide adequate catchment. For example, if an LBC were to spring a leak in the lower part of one wall, the force of the liquid emerging could cause this to spray out beyond the actual pallett. I have seen this happen, fortunately with a chemical that was not particularly hazardous.
With palletts stored at height this could result in someone in a gangway being drenched with the chemical. This possibility might be something to incorporate into your risk assessment!
Chris
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Thank you everyone this was really useful feedback
Ian
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Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) causes terrible burns, so a shower is a must. However, I would also supply eye wash stations and train people in how to use them if people get caustic on their eye. Having seen this happen, I can only emphasise that you must be prepared and trained.
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